braquer

to aim, to point (a gun), to rob, to hold up

b ʁ a . k e

braqu to aim, to point (a gun) + er Infinitive

verb Rare #34,216

to aim, to point (a gun) Often used with a weapon: « braquer une arme sur quelqu’un ».

FR: Il a braqué son pistolet et l’a braqué sur le voleur.

EN: He raised his pistol and aimed it at the thief.

to rob, to hold up Commonly used for robbing a place like a bank or a store.

FR: Ils vont braquer une banque ce soir.

EN: They’re going to rob a bank tonight.

Conjugation of braquer

Indicative present

	Singular	Plural
First	braque	—
Third	braque	—

Subjunctive present

	Singular	Plural
First	braque	—
Third	braque	—

Imperative

	Singular	Plural
Second	braque	—

braquer

Past

Robbe and be respected!

— La Cité de Dieu (2002)

Why steer rather than brake?

— Mystic River (2003)

It's about robbing a bookmaker.

Robbing a pawnshop in the valley.

— Drive (2011)

You shouldn't let the Minus rob in the favela, man.

— La Cité de Dieu (2002)

You can rob a truck a day.

— La Cité de Dieu (2002)

He knows where to aim.

— Le Frère (1997)

We intend to rob a bank.

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