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    Défaite (en. Defeat)

    /de.fɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Negative result of a fight or a competition.
    The team suffered a crushing defeat in the finals.
    L'équipe a subi une défaite cuisante en finale.
    Failure in a project or an enterprise.
    His defeat in the elections surprised everyone.
    Sa défaite lors des élections a surpris tout le monde.
    Acknowledgment of unwanted loss or failure.
    They acknowledged defeat with dignity.
    Ils ont reconnu la défaite avec dignité.

    Etymology

    From the verb "défaillir," from the Latin 'deficere' which means 'to fail.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    accept defeat
    Acknowledging that one has lost
    accepter la défaite
    face defeat
    Facing a loss with courage
    faire face à la défaite
    turn a defeat into victory
    Using a failure as a lesson to succeed more
    transformer une défaite en victoire

    Related Words

    victory
    Success obtained in an encounter or competition.
    victoire
    to conquer
    Achieve success through strength or determination.
    conquérir
    battle
    Military or competitive confrontation between two parties.
    bataille

    Slang Meanings

    To concede a goal
    The team conceded a goal and suffered a crushing defeat.
    L'équipe s'est pris un but et a subi une défaite cuisante.
    To be trailing
    The team is trailing and risks assured defeat.
    L'équipe est à la traîne et risque une défaite assurée.