cyberattaque
The English phrase "cyber attack" is translated into French as cyberattaque.
A cyberattaque refers to an attempt by hackers to damage or disrupt a computer system or network.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound formed by the prefix cyber- and the noun attaque (attack).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so you use the feminine indefinite article une to say "a cyber attack" (une cyberattaque). To form the plural "cyber attacks", add an s to the end of the word to get cyberattaques.
Did you know?
- French speakers often distinguish between a cyberattaque and le hameçonnage, which refers specifically to phishing attacks.
- While cyberattaque is common, French officials often use the term cybermalveillance to describe the general state of cyber-criminality or the intent behind an attack.
- In formal French administrative contexts, you might see the term attaque informatique used instead of the more modern cyberattaque.
Examples in context
- Le gouvernement a récemment été victime d'une attaque informatique sérieuse.The government recently experienced a serious cyber attack.
- L'entreprise a été ciblée par une attaque cybernétique sophistiquée.The company was targeted by a sophisticated cyber attack.
- J'ai été victime d'un piratage sur mon compte en ligne.I was a victim of hacking on my online account.
- Mon ordinateur a été touché par une attaque en ligne hier soir.My computer was hit by an online attack last night.
- Une cyberattaque a paralysé le réseau.A cyber attack paralyzed the network.
- Ils ont détecté une cyberattaque hier soir.They detected a cyber attack last night.
- La banque craint une cyberattaque majeure.The bank fears a major cyber attack.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing a news report at a cafe.
- HugoTu as vu cette cyberattaque dans les infos ?Did you see this cyber attack in the news?
- ManonOui, c'est vraiment inquiétant pour nos données.Yes, it is really worrying for our data.
- HugoManon, il faut changer nos mots de passe.Manon, we must change our passwords.
- ManonTu as raison, je vais le faire.You are right, I will do it.
