Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Défense (en. Defense)

    /defɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of protecting or defending.
    The defense of human rights is paramount.
    La défense des droits de l'homme est primordiale.
    Position adopted to protect oneself from an attack.
    He adopted a defensive position during the fight.
    Il a pris une position de défense pendant le combat.
    Set of means to defend oneself.
    The lawyers prepared a strong defense for their client.
    Les avocats ont préparé une défense solide pour leur client.
    Military domain dedicated to the protection of a country.
    The Minister of Defense announced new measures.
    Le ministre de la Défense a annoncé de nouvelles mesures.

    Etymology

    From Latin "defensio," meaning 'protection.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national defense
    Set of protection measures of a state.
    défense nationale
    defense force
    Military force dedicated to protection.
    force de défense
    no speaking
    Prohibition to speak.
    défense de parler
    to be on guard
    To be alert.
    être sur la défense

    Related Words

    defender
    One who defends a cause or a person.
    défenseur
    defensive
    Strategy of protection or struggle.
    défensive
    to defend
    To act to protect or support something.
    défendre

    Slang Meanings

    To go on the defense
    He went on the defense when his decision was criticized.
    Il s'est mis en défense quand on a critiqué sa décision.
    To be defensive
    She gets defensive when it comes to her friends.
    Elle a la défense quand il s'agit de ses amis.