noun🔗ShareDéfense, protectionThe action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury."The castle's strong walls and moats were its main defences against invaders. "Les solides murs et les douves du château constituaient ses principales défenses contre les envahisseurs.actionmilitarywarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfenses, protectionsSomething used to oppose attacks."The castle's thick stone walls were its primary defences against invaders. "Les épais murs de pierre du château constituaient ses principales défenses contre les envahisseurs.militaryweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfense, justificationAn argument in support or justification of something."My sister presented strong defences for her decision to skip the school trip. "Ma sœur a présenté de solides arguments pour justifier sa décision de ne pas participer au voyage scolaire.lawstatementpoliticsmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfenseA strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The team focused on strengthening their defences to stop the opposing players from scoring any more goals. "L'équipe s'est concentrée sur le renforcement de sa défense pour empêcher les joueurs adverses de marquer d'autres buts.sportmilitarygameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfenseThe portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The hockey team's defences were strong, making it difficult for the other team to score goals. "La défense de l'équipe de hockey était solide, ce qui rendait difficile pour l'autre équipe de marquer des buts.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfense, arméeGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defence"Ministère de la DéfensemilitarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInterdiction, prohibitionProhibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The school's strict "defences" against mobile phones in class were intended to improve student focus. "Les strictes interdictions de l'école concernant les téléphones portables en classe visaient à améliorer la concentration des élèves.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
