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    Défier (en. Challenge)

    /defje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provoke someone to accept a challenge.
    She decided to challenge him to a tennis match.
    Elle a décidé de le défier à un match de tennis.
    To confront something boldly.
    He dared to defy the established rules.
    Il a osé défier les règles établies.
    To resist an authority or power.
    They challenged the government's decisions.
    Ils ont défié les décisions du gouvernement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defiare', meaning 'to defy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Defy the status quo
    To challenge established norms or traditions.
    défier le statu quo
    Defy authority
    To contest or oppose a figure of authority.
    défier l'autorité
    Defy logic
    To counter what seems logical or reasonable.
    défier la logique

    Related Words

    Challenge
    A test or challenge to be met.
    défi
    Provocation
    An act intended to provoke a reaction.
    provocation
    Challenge
    A call to competition or confrontation.
    challenge

    Slang Meanings

    To challenge someone in an informal context.
    I challenge you to eat this spicy dish.
    Je te défie de manger ce plat épicé.
    To take a bold risk.
    He dared fate by jumping off the roof.
    Il a défié la chance en sautant du toit.