This is the 8671st most frequent French word.
attentat
"Attentat" means "attack" or "attempt," often referring to an assassination or act of terrorism.
'Attentat' is used here to describe a deliberate act of attack or aggression.
L'attentat a été commis dans le centre-ville.
The attack was carried out in the city center.
Here, 'attentat' metaphorically refers to an assault against a concept or value, in this case, freedom of the press.
Il dénonce cet attentat contre la liberté de la presse.
He condemns this attack against freedom of the press.
In this context, 'attentat' specifies a planned act of violence or sabotage, particularly associated with terrorism.