How to Say ‘Flank’ in French
De flanc
duh flahn
[duh flahn]
💬 Usage Tip: [De flanc] is an idiomatic military-style expression: not literally "of flank," but "from the side" or "on the flank." French often uses [de] in fixed expressions where English uses a different structure.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
Of
Expresses possession or relation.
Nous devons nous défendre de flanc.
We must defend ourselves from the flank.
flanc
[flahn]
Flank
The side of something, such as a military formation.
L'ennemi vient de flanc.
The enemy is coming from the flank.
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