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    Défend (en. Defends)

    /de.fɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To prohibit something, to not allow.
    The director prohibits entry to visitors.
    Le directeur défend l'entrée aux visiteurs.
    To protect, to defend a right or a position.
    He passionately defends his thesis.
    Il défend sa thèse avec passion.
    To fight to protect, to defend a cause.
    She defends human rights.
    Elle défend les droits de l'homme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defendere', composed of 'de-' and 'fendere' (to strike).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to defend one's rights
    To protect or claim one's rights.
    défendre ses droits
    to defend a cause
    To promote or support an ideology or principle.
    défendre une cause
    to defend oneself
    To respond to an accusation or to protect oneself.
    se défendre

    Related Words

    defender
    A person who defends a cause or an individual.
    défenseur
    defense
    The action of defending.
    défense
    indefensible
    That which cannot be defended.
    indéfendable

    Slang Meanings

    To take someone's side in an informal discussion.
    He is always there to defend his friends, even in tricky situations.
    Il est toujours là pour défendre ses amis, même dans des situations délicates.
    To strongly oppose an idea or proposal.
    She fervently defended her opinions during the debate.
    Elle a défendu ses opinions avec ferveur lors du débat.