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    Défends (en. Defend)

    /de.fɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Protect something or someone against a threat.
    He defends his family at all costs.
    Il défend sa famille à tout prix.
    Prohibit, oppose something.
    The law prohibits smoking in public places.
    La loi défend de fumer dans les lieux publics.
    Fight for something, support a cause.
    She fervently defends her ideas during debates.
    Elle défend ardemment ses idées lors des débats.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defendere', meaning to repel, protect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defend the impossible
    Attempting to protect or justify something that is difficult to defend.
    défendre l'impossible
    defend a point of view
    Support and justify an opinion or position during a discussion.
    défendre un point de vue
    defend one's rights
    Protect one's legal or personal rights.
    défendre ses droits

    Related Words

    defender
    A person who defends a cause or a person.
    défenseur
    defense
    The action of defending something.
    défense
    defendable
    That which can be defended or justified.
    défendable

    Slang Meanings

    Defend one's interests.
    In this matter, he is truly defending his interests.
    Dans cette affaire, il défend vraiment ses intérêts.
    Have a combative attitude.
    She is very defensive when talking about her work.
    Elle est très défensive quand on parle de son travail.