flank

• Nom désignant le côté du corps humain ou animal entre les côtes et la hanche, ainsi que le côté d'une formation militaire ou d'une zone géographique.

A noun referring to the side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip, or the side of a military formation or geographical area.

1. Side of the bodyB2formal

   The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.

   Flanc

   • The horse's flank was sweating after the long ride.
   • He felt a sharp pain in his left flank.
   • The dog's flank was injured in the fight.

   Synonymesside

2. Side of a military formationB2formal

   The right or left side of a military unit or formation.

   Flanc d'une formation militaire

   • The general ordered an attack on the enemy's flank.
   • The soldiers protected their flank from ambush.
   • The cavalry moved to the flank to surround the opposing army.

   Synonymessidewing

3. Side of a structure or areaB2formal

   The side of a large structure, mountain, or geographical area.

   flanc (d'une structure ou d'une zone)

   • The eastern flank of the mountain is covered in snow.
   • The building's flank faces the main street.
   • The river runs along the southern flank of the valley.

   Synonymesborderedgefaceside

• Verbe désignant le fait de se trouver ou de se placer sur le côté de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un, ou d'attaquer ou de contourner un adversaire par le flanc.

A verb used to indicate the act of being positioned at the side of something or someone, or to go around the side of an enemy or opponent.

1. To be positioned at the sideB2formal

   To be located or placed on one or both sides of something or someone.

   Être placé sur le côté

   • Two large statues flanked the entrance to the palace.
   • The soldiers flanked the general as he walked through the camp.
   • Tall trees flanked the narrow path through the forest.

   Synonymesborderboundedgelineskirt

2. To attack from the sideB2formal

   To move around the side of an enemy or opponent in order to attack them from a vulnerable position.

   prendre à revers

   • The cavalry was ordered to flank the enemy battalion.
   • They attempted to flank the opposing team's defense.
   • The general's strategy was to flank the enemy and cut off their supply lines.

   Synonymesencircleenvelopoutflanksurround