verb🔗ShareDéfendre, protégerTo ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard."The student defended her answer during the debate, arguing it was correct. "L'étudiante a défendu sa réponse pendant le débat, affirmant qu'elle était correcte.militarywaractionpolicelawgovernmentstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendre, justifierTo support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of."My friend defended my choice of outfit, saying it was fashionable. "Mon ami a défendu mon choix de tenue, disant qu'elle était à la mode.communicationactionlanguagelawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendre, représenterTo make legal defence of; to represent (the accused)."The lawyer will defend the student accused of cheating on the exam. "L'avocat défendra l'étudiant accusé de tricher à l'examen.lawgovernmentpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendreTo focus one's energies and talents on preventing opponents from scoring, as opposed to focusing on scoring."The basketball team's strategy was to defend the opposing team's perimeter, preventing them from getting easy shots. "La stratégie de l'équipe de basket-ball consistait à défendre le périmètre de l'équipe adverse, les empêchant ainsi de faire des tirs faciles.sportmilitarywargameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendreTo attempt to retain a title, or attempt to reach the same stage in a competition as one did in the previous edition of that competition."The soccer team is determined to defend their championship title this year. "L'équipe de football est déterminée à défendre son titre de champion cette année.sportachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuivre une relance du big blindTo call a raise from the big blind."In the poker game, John defended his big blind. "Dans la partie de poker, John a suivi une relance du big blind.gamebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendre, repousserTo ward off, repel (an attack or attacker)."The student bravely defended her answer during the debate, arguing against the opposing viewpoints. "L'étudiante a courageusement défendu sa réponse pendant le débat, argumentant contre les points de vue opposés.militarywaractionpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpêcher, défendreTo prevent, to keep (from doing something)."The teacher defended the students from the bully. "Le professeur a défendu les élèves contre le tyran.actionmilitarylawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterdire, défendreTo prohibit, forbid."The school rules defend talking during class. "Le règlement scolaire interdit de parler pendant les cours.lawgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
