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accost

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɔst/

Translations

accostverb

accosted

Past Simple

accosted

Past Participle

accosting

Gerund

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɔst/

apostropherSurtout dans un registre où l’on s’adresse à quelqu’un de façon brusque ou agressive.

The reporter accosted the celebrity as she left the restaurant, hoping for an exclusive interview.

Le journaliste a apostrophé la célébrité à sa sortie du restaurant, espérant obtenir une interview exclusive.

Additional translations

racolerSurtout pour solliciter des passants, notamment dans le contexte de services sexuels.

Synonyms

speak to

accostnoun

accosts

/əˈkɒst/

/əˈkɑst/

apostropheSurtout pour une interpellation ou une adresse brusque et directe.

The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.

L’apostrophe du vendeur a mis le client mal à l’aise.

Additional translations

racolageDans le contexte d’une sollicitation, notamment à des fins sexuelles.

accostverb

To approach and speak to someone in a bold or aggressive manner.

The reporter accosted the celebrity as she left the restaurant, hoping for an exclusive interview.

To solicit or approach with the intention of offering sexual services, especially in a public place.

The undercover officer arrested her after she accosted passers-by outside the club.

accostnoun

A bold or aggressive approach or address, especially by a stranger.

The accost by the salesman made the customer feel uncomfortable.