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    Défendre (en. Defend)

    [de.fɑ̃dʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To protect someone or something against a danger.
    One must defend human rights.
    Il faut défendre les droits de l'homme.
    To oppose something, especially in court.
    The lawyer will defend his client in court.
    L'avocat va défendre son client devant le tribunal.
    To forbid something.
    It is forbidden to smoke in public places.
    Il est défendu de fumer dans les lieux publics.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defendere', composed of 'de-' and 'fendere' which means to strike.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defend one's rights
    To protect one’s own rights or interests.
    défendre ses droits
    defend an opinion
    To support or justify a point of view.
    défendre une opinion
    defend the widow and the orphan
    To protect those who are vulnerable.
    défendre la veuve et l'orphelin

    Related Words

    defense
    The act of defending, protection.
    défense
    defender
    A person who defends something or someone.
    défenseur
    defensive
    Related to defense, strategic to protect.
    défensif

    Slang Meanings

    Defend at all costs
    He defends his ideas at all costs.
    Il défend à tout prix ses idées.
    Defend oneself like a lion
    When attacked, he defends himself like a lion.
    Quand on l'attaque, il se défend comme un lion.