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prendre pour cible
prendre pour cible
to target; to single out for attack or criticism
→ prendre
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to target; to single out for attack or criticism
Can refer to physically aiming at someone or something, or figuratively singling someone out for criticism or attack.
FR:
Il ne faut pas prendre pour cible les civils.
EN:
Civilians must not be targeted.