How is the phrase essuyer des critiques translated from French to English

English translation
come under fire
phrase

Être vivement critiqué ou condamné.

To be strongly criticized or condemned.

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  • Le plan a essuyé des critiques de la part des responsables locaux. — The plan came under fire from the community leaders.

  • Les soldats ont essuyé le feu pendant l'opération. — The soldiers came under fire during the operation.

  • Le projet a-t-il essuyé des critiques pendant la réunion ? — Did the project come under fire during the meeting?

  • Les troupes ont-elles essuyé le feu la nuit dernière ? — Did the troops come under fire last night?

  • Elle essuie toujours des critiques pour ses opinions polémiques. — She always comes under fire for her controversial opinions.

  • Nous devons veiller à leur sécurité s'ils essuient le feu. — We should ensure they are safe if they come under fire.

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