noun🔗ShareDéfenseA means, attitude or position of defense."The football team's defensive strategy was key to their victory. "La stratégie défensive de l'équipe de football a été la clé de leur victoire.attitudepositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDéfensif, protecteurIntended for defence; protective."a defensive perimeter"Un périmètre défensifmilitaryattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDéfensif, protecteurIntended to deter attack."a defensive missile system"Un système de missiles défensifmilitarywarattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDéfensif, protecteurPerformed so as to minimise risk."defensive driving"Conduite défensiveattitudemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSur la défensive, susceptibleDisplaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion."The student became defensive when the teacher pointed out her mistakes in the essay. "L'élève est devenue sur la défensive lorsque le professeur a souligné ses erreurs dans la dissertation.attitudecharactermindhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDéfensifOf a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out."The team's defensive strategy in baseball focused on preventing the opposing team from getting hits. "La stratégie défensive de l'équipe au baseball visait à empêcher l'équipe adverse de marquer des points.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDéfensifPertaining to defense, as opposed to attack."The victim held up his hand to repel the attacker and received a defensive knife wound."La victime a levé la main pour repousser l'agresseur et a reçu une blessure défensive au couteau.militarywarattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDéfensif, protecteurIn a state or posture of defense."The student became defensive when the teacher questioned his answer. "L'élève est devenu sur la défensive lorsque le professeur a remis en question sa réponse.attitudecharacteractionmilitarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
