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    Défendent (en. Defend)

    /defɑ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To protect or support something.
    They defend the rights of workers.
    Ils défendent les droits des travailleurs.
    To oppose something or someone.
    We defend the idea of equality.
    Nous défendons l'idée de l'égalité.
    To argue in favor of.
    She passionately defends her point of view.
    Elle défend son point de vue avec passion.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'défendre', derived from the Latin 'defendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defend a cause
    to engage for a specific cause.
    défendre une cause
    defend one's interests
    to protect one's own advantages.
    défendre ses intérêts
    to be defended by
    to receive support from someone.
    être défendu par

    Related Words

    defender
    A person who protects or supports an idea or a person.
    défenseur
    defense
    The action of defending something.
    défense
    defensible
    That which can be defended.
    défendable

    Slang Meanings

    To support someone in a discussion.
    He defended his friend during the debate.
    Il a défendu son ami pendant le débat.
    To take a position for an idea.
    She firmly defends her opinions.
    Elle défend fermement ses opinions.