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fusillade

UK
/ˌfjʊzɪˈlɑːd/
US
/ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

Translations

fusilladenoun
fusillades
pl
UK
/ˌfjʊzɪˈlɑːd/
US
/ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets from the enemy.
Les soldats avancèrent sous une fusillade de balles tirées par l’ennemi.
Additional translations
fusilladeAu figuré, pour une série rapide de questions, de critiques ou de reproches.
Synonyms
salvo
barrage
outburst
volley
gunfire
fusilladeverb
fusilladed
Past Simple
fusilladed
Past Participle
fusillading
Gerund
UK
/ˌfjʊzɪˈlɑːd/
US
/ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/
The soldiers fusilladed the enemy position until it was completely destroyed.
Les soldats ont fusillé la position ennemie jusqu’à sa destruction complète.
Additional translations
bombarderAu figuré, dans le sens d’assaillir quelqu’un d’une grande quantité de questions, de critiques ou de plaintes.
Synonyms
hail
rake
fire upon
assail
pepper
pelt
shower
volley
bombard
barrage

Definitions

fusilladenoun
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets from the enemy.
A rapid outburst or barrage of anything, such as words or questions.
The politician faced a fusillade of questions from the press during the conference.
fusilladeverb
To attack or shoot down with a rapid series of shots or missiles.
The soldiers fusilladed the enemy position until it was completely destroyed.
To subject a person or thing to a rapid and intense outburst of something other than gunfire, such as questions, criticisms, or complaints.
After the announcement, the spokesperson was fusilladed with questions from reporters.
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