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    Défenses (en. Defenses)

    /defɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Actions or strategies used to protect something against an attack.
    The city's defenses were reinforced before the assault.
    Les défenses de la ville étaient renforcées avant l'assaut.
    A set of measures intended to protect a group or a country.
    Military spending is increasing to improve national defenses.
    Les dépenses militaires augmentent pour améliorer les défenses nationales.
    In a legal context, the arguments and evidence presented by the defending party.
    His lawyer prepared strong defenses against the charges.
    Son avocat a préparé des défenses solides contre les accusations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defensio', derived from 'defendere' meaning 'to protect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national defense
    A set of measures taken by a state to maintain its security.
    défense nationale
    to defend oneself
    Acting to protect one's rights or life.
    se défendre
    personal defense
    Techniques used to physically protect oneself.
    défense personnelle

    Related Words

    attacks
    Actions aimed at harming or injuring.
    attaques
    securing
    Process by which something is made safer.
    sécurisation
    protection
    Action of keeping something safe from danger.
    protection

    Slang Meanings

    Defense made in a difficult situation.
    He brought out a last-minute defense during the meeting.
    Il a sorti une défense de dernière minute lors de la réunion.
    Psychological defense mechanism.
    His humor is his defense against stress.
    Son humour est sa défense contre le stress.