raiders
The English phrase 'raiders' translates to French as raiders.
The term describes people who attack a place or a group to steal things.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word in French depends on the specific nature of the raid. Use Les assaillants when referring to a group involved in a general raid, Les envahisseurs when the context involves an invasion and Les pilleurs when the primary focus is on plundering or looting. If the raid is specifically a robbery or a heist, use Les braqueurs.
Did you know?
- While envahisseur means 'invader', in casual modern French it can be used jokingly to describe someone who 'raids' or takes over a small space, like a roommate's desk.
- The word braqueur comes from the verb braquer, which originally meant to aim a weapon directly at someone.
- In the context of modern digital security, the term 'raiders' for those stealing data is often translated using the word pirates, which links directly to the maritime history of sea robbers.
Examples in context
- Les assaillants ont attaqué la banqueThe raiders attacked the bank
- Les envahisseurs ont pillé le villageThe raiders looted the village
- Les pilleurs ont dérobé des trésors inestimablesThe raiders stole valuable treasures
- Les braqueurs ont attaqué la bijouterieThe raiders attacked the jewelry store
- Les assaillants ont pris d'assaut le campement ennemi.The raiders stormed the enemy camp.
- Les pilleurs ont saccagé le village pendant la nuit.The raiders ravaged the village during the night.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a historical movie.
- ChloéLe film parle de raiders vikings.The movie is about Viking raiders.
- HugoC'est pour ça qu'ils brûlent tout ?Is that why they burn everything?
- ChloéOui, les raiders étaient très cruels.Yes, the raiders were very cruel.
- HugoC'est une histoire fascinante, Chloé.It is a fascinating story, Chloe.
