prendre à partie

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pʁɑ̃dʁ a paʁ.ti/

Verb

prendre à partie

  1. (transitive) to take to task, to set about, to tackle, to challenge, to take on, to mistreat, to rough up
    Synonyms: malmener, chahuter, bousculer

Usage notes
  • Not to be confused with prendre parti.
  • Often used in the passive voice: être pris à partie.
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