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    Défendant (en. Defending)

    /de.fɑ̃.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Person who defends their rights in court.
    The defendant pleaded not guilty.
    Le défendant a plaidé non coupable.
    Individual facing criminal charges.
    The defendant was arrested last week.
    Le défendant a été arrêté la semaine dernière.
    Person representing a party in a trial.
    The defendant was assisted by a lawyer.
    Le défendant a été assisté par un avocat.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to defend', derived from Latin 'defendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defender of the law
    Lawyer who defends the rights of their client.
    défenseur de la loi
    defendant at liberty
    Accused person who is not in custody.
    défendant en liberté
    defendant found guilty
    Person who has been judged guilty by a court.
    défendant reconnu coupable

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending someone or something.
    défense
    defender
    Person who defends, especially a lawyer.
    défenseur
    trial
    Legal action to settle a dispute.
    procès

    Slang Meanings

    A defendant who has a chance of winning their case.
    That guy is a real defendant, he's going to make it through.
    Ce gars-là est un vrai défendant, il va s'en sortir.
    Person who tries to get by in a difficult situation.
    He always presents himself as a defendant in life.
    Il se présente toujours comme un défendant dans la vie.