noun🔗ShareAvocat, défenseurSomeone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel."The advocate presented compelling evidence in court to defend the student accused of cheating. "L'avocat a présenté des preuves convaincantes devant le tribunal pour défendre l'étudiant accusé de tricherie.lawjobpersonessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfenseur, partisanAnyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor."The student's advocate spoke to the principal about her concerns. "Le défenseur de l'élève a parlé au principal de ses préoccupations.lawpoliticsgovernmentsocietypersonessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfenseur, partisanA person who speaks in support of something."My sister is an advocate for better school lunches. "Ma sœur est une défenseure de meilleurs déjeuners scolaires.politicsgovernmentlawsocietypersonrightattitudemoralessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfenseur, partisanA person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves."Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident."Depuis qu'elle travaille avec son défenseur, elle est devenue beaucoup plus confiante.personsocietypoliticsrightmoralcommunicationlawaidessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlaider en faveur de, défendreTo plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly."The student advocated for a longer recess time at school. "L'élève a plaidé en faveur d'une récréation plus longue à l'école.politicsgovernmentlawsocietymoralcommunicationstatevalueactionorganizationessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePréconiser, soutenirTo encourage support for something."I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them."J'aime les arbres, mais je ne préconise pas d'y vivre.politicsgovernmentlawsocietymoralrightactionattitudecommunicationessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareplaider pour, défendre(with for) To engage in advocacy."We have been advocating for changes in immigration law."Nous plaidons pour des changements dans la loi sur l'immigration.politicsgovernmentlawsocietyactionmoralattitudeessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
