air raid

• Attaque au cours de laquelle des avions militaires larguent des bombes ou lancent des missiles sur une cible au sol, généralement une ville, une base militaire ou un objectif stratégique.

An attack in which military aircraft drop bombs or launch missiles on a ground target, typically a city, military base, or strategic location.

1. Military attack from the airB2formal

   An attack by military aircraft, often involving bombs, against a ground target.

   raid aérien

   • The city was evacuated before the air raid began.
   • Air raid sirens warned residents to take shelter.
   • The military launched an air raid on the enemy base.