verb🔗ShareDéfend, protègeTo ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard."The dog defends its home by barking at strangers. "Le chien défend sa maison en aboyant aux étrangers.actionmilitarywarpolicesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendre, soutenirTo support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of."My brother always defends me when my parents are angry, saying I didn't mean to cause trouble. "Mon frère me défend toujours quand mes parents sont en colère, en disant que je n'avais pas l'intention de causer des problèmes.communicationlanguagestatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendre, représenterTo make legal defence of; to represent (the accused)."The lawyer defended the student accused of cheating on the exam. "L'avocat a défendu l'étudiant accusé de tricher à l'examen.lawgovernmentpoliticsChat 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 defends their basket fiercely, trying to stop the other team from scoring points. "L'équipe de basket-ball défend férocement son panier, essayant d'empêcher l'autre équipe de marquer des points.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendre, défendre son titreTo 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."Example sentence: "The chess champion defends their title in the upcoming tournament." "Le champion d'échecs défend son titre lors du prochain tournoi.sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuivre une relance depuis la grosse blindTo call a raise from the big blind."In poker, Maria defends her big blind by calling David's raise. "Au poker, Maria suit la relance de David pour défendre sa grosse blind.gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéfendre, repousserTo ward off, repel (an attack or attacker)."The dog defends its home by barking at strangers. "Le chien défend sa maison en aboyant sur les étrangers.militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpêcher, défendreTo prevent, to keep (from doing something)."The fence defends the garden from rabbits. "La clôture protège le jardin des lapins.actionlawmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterdire, défendreTo prohibit, forbid."The school defends students from using their phones during class time. "L'école interdit aux élèves d'utiliser leurs téléphones pendant les cours.lawpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
