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    Défiait (en. Challenged)

    /de.fja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a person or thing faced with a challenge.
    He defied everyone who dared to approach him.
    Il déviait tous ceux qui osaient l'approcher.
    To provoke someone to a fight or competition.
    She defied her opponent to measure up against her.
    Elle déviait son adversaire au défi de se mesurer à elle.
    To resist something, to be able to overcome an obstacle.
    He deflected his enemy's attacks with ease.
    Il déviait les attaques de son ennemi avec aisance.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'défier', derived from the Latin 'defiare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defy the laws of physics
    To test the natural limits.
    défier les lois de la physique
    defy fate
    To oppose what fate seems to be.
    défier le destin
    defy authority
    To contest or not respect a figure of authority.
    défier l'autorité

    Related Words

    challenge
    Situation where one is put to the test.
    défi
    defender
    Person who protects or defends something.
    défenseur
    defeat
    Result of a challenge where one loses.
    défaite

    Slang Meanings

    To challenge someone in a playful context.
    He managed to challenge all his friends in the board game.
    Il a réussi à dévier tous ses amis au jeu de société.
    Friendly provocation among friends.
    They often challenge each other to video game competitions.
    Ils se défient souvent à des compétitions de jeux vidéo.