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Conjugation directory
Attaquer is a regular -er verb that is essential for describing conflicts, criticism, or sports. It is common in TEF/TCF Canada listening and reading passages about news, debates, or games.
Use attaquer in the speaking section to discuss arguments or sports, e.g., 'L'équipe a attaqué dès le début du match' (The team attacked from the start of the match).
Le chien a attaqué le facteur sans raison apparente.
The dog attacked the mailman without apparent reason.
Attaquer is often confused with 's'attaquer à' (to tackle/to deal with), which has a different meaning; avoid using 'attaquer' for 'to tackle a problem' without the reflexive pronoun.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Attaquer typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.