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    Défaites (en. Defeats)

    /de.fe.t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A situation where one party has lost a battle, a war, or a competition.
    Military defeats led to political changes.
    Les défaites militaires ont conduit à des changements politiques.
    A personal or professional loss.
    After several defeats in his ventures, he decided to change strategy.
    Après plusieurs défaites dans ses entreprises, il a décidé de changer de stratégie.
    An event where one fails to reach an objective.
    The team's defeat surprised all the supporters.
    La défaite de l'équipe a surpris tous les supporters.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'défaire', meaning to destroy or annul.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to suffer a defeat
    To experience negative consequences after a loss.
    souffrir d'une défaite
    to take a defeat
    To face a loss without letting oneself be downhearted.
    encaisser une défaite
    to avoid defeats
    To strive to not incur losses.
    éviter les défaites

    Related Words

    military defeat
    Loss of a battle or a war.
    défaite militaire
    personal defeat
    Loss in an individual context.
    défaite personnelle
    defeatist
    A person who expects a defeat or failure.
    défaitiste

    Slang Meanings

    To get blown off
    After unsuccessfully trying to flirt, he took a defeat by getting blown off.
    Après avoir tenté de séduire sans succès, il a pris une défaite en se prenant un vent.
    To have bad luck
    He always has defeats; he really is starting to have bad luck.
    Il a toujours des défaites, il commence à vraiment avoir la lose.