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    Défi (en. Challenge)

    /de.fi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A situation or action that requires effort or courage.
    He accepted the challenge of climbing the mountain.
    Il a relevé le défi de gravir la montagne.
    A competition or confrontation against others.
    This sports challenge brings together the best athletes.
    Ce défi sportif rassemble les meilleurs athlètes.
    A call issued to someone to face a difficulty.
    She issued him a challenge to run a marathon.
    Elle lui a lancé un défi de courir un marathon.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'deficere' meaning 'to fail', 'to be lacking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take on a challenge
    To accept a difficulty or a challenge.
    relever un défi
    impossible challenge
    A challenge that one considers insurmountable.
    défi impossible
    challenge to be met
    A challenge to take into account.
    défi à relever

    Related Words

    challenge
    A challenge or a call to competition.
    challenge
    obstacle
    A difficulty that prevents achieving a goal.
    obstacle
    confrontation
    A confrontation or a challenge between two parties.
    confrontation

    Slang Meanings

    A trendy challenge on social media.
    It's a TikTok challenge where everyone dances.
    C'est un défi TikTok où tout le monde danse.
    A challenge one throws between friends.
    We did a cooking challenge among friends.
    On a fait un défi de cuisine entre potes.