De flanc
Flank
Language note: Common military term, but also used in sports.
Culture note: Often used in tactical discussions, whether in soccer or cuisine.
Context: He further specifies: Of the flank to surprise them.
Word-by-Word 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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