broadside

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose orienté de côté ou une attaque verbale ou écrite virulente.

An adjective describing something directed from the side, or a forceful verbal or written attack.

1. Toward a full sideC1formal

   Directed or aimed at the entire side of something, often used in a nautical or military context.

   De plein travers

   • The ship fired a broadside attack at the enemy vessel.
   • The cannon delivered a broadside volley against the fort.
   • The car was hit broadside by a truck at the intersection.

   Synonymesabeamalongsidelateralsideways

• Adverbe signifiant « par le côté » ou « de côté », souvent utilisé dans un contexte naval pour décrire un tir ou une attaque le long du flanc d'un navire, et plus largement pour une attaque puissante et frontale venant du côté.

An adverb meaning 'with the side facing a particular direction' or 'in a sideways manner.' It is often used in nautical contexts to describe a ship being hit or firing along its side, and more generally to describe a forceful or direct attack from the side.

1. With the side facing an objectC1formal

   Positioned or moving so that the side of something is directly facing a target or object.

   De côté (bord face à l'objectif)

   • The ship was hit broadside by the enemy cannon.
   • The car crashed broadside into the tree.
   • He turned the truck broadside to block the road.

   Synonymessidewayssidewise

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : publication imprimée destinée à une large diffusion ; attaque verbale virulente ; côté entier d'un navire de guerre ; ou décharge simultanée de tous les canons d'un même bord.

A noun with multiple meanings: a printed advertisement for wide distribution; a forceful verbal attack; the entire side of a warship; or the simultaneous firing of all guns on one side of a warship.

1. Printed advertisementB2formal

   A large sheet of paper printed on one side, used as an advertisement or leaflet for wide distribution.

   Affiche imprimée

   • The company distributed a broadside to promote their new product.
   • A broadside advertising the circus was posted on the wall.
   • He collected antique broadsides from the 19th century.

   Synonymescircularflyerhandbillleafletthrowaway

2. Verbal attackC1formal

   A strong and aggressive verbal criticism or denunciation.

   Attaque verbale virulente

   • The politician launched a broadside against his opponent's policies.
   • Her speech was a broadside aimed at corporate greed.
   • The editorial was a broadside against the new law.

   Synonymesassaultattackblastdenunciationdiatribeharangueinvectiveonslaughtranttirade

   Antonymesaccoladecommendationcomplimentpraise

3. Naval armamentC1formaltechnical

   All the guns on one side of a warship, or the simultaneous firing of these guns.

   Bordée (artillerie navale)

   • The ship fired a broadside at the enemy vessel.
   • A broadside from the battleship caused massive damage.
   • The captain ordered a broadside to be prepared.

   Synonymesbarragecannonadesalvovolley

4. Side of a shipC1formaltechnical

   The entire side of a vessel from the stem to the stern.

   Flanc d'un navire

   • The broadside of the ship was painted in bright colors.
   • They repaired the broadside after the collision.
   • The broadside was covered in barnacles.

   Synonymesflankside

• Signifie critiquer ou attaquer quelqu'un ou quelque chose de manière brutale et agressive, souvent publiquement.

A verb meaning to criticize or attack someone or something strongly and aggressively, often in a public manner.

1. Collide with the side ofB2formal

   To hit or strike the side of a vehicle or object, typically with force.

   heurter de côté

   • The truck broadsided the car at the intersection.
   • A reckless driver broadsided the parked van.
   • The ship was broadsided by a large wave during the storm.

   Synonymessideswipe