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    Défenseur (en. Defender)

    /defɑ̃.sœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Person who defends a cause, person, or group.
    He is the defender of human rights.
    Il est le défenseur des droits de l'homme.
    Player whose role is to protect the team's goal.
    The defender blocks opposing attacks.
    Le défenseur bloque les attaques adverses.
    Lawyer who represents a client in court.
    The defender pleaded for his client.
    Le défenseur a plaidé pour son client.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defensor', from 'defendere', meaning 'to defend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defender of rights
    Person or institution that protects the rights of citizens.
    défenseur des droits
    defender of heritage
    Advocate for the conservation of cultural heritage.
    défenseur du patrimoine
    defender of the widow and the orphan
    Expression designating a person who defends the weaker ones.
    défenseur de la veuve et de l'orphelin

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending.
    défense
    public defender
    Lawyer appointed by the State to ensure the defense of those without resources.
    défenseur public
    defensive
    Strategy or stance adopted to protect oneself.
    défensive
    to defend
    To perform an act of resistance against an aggression.
    défendre

    Slang Meanings

    A committed defender
    This player is a true committed defender on the field.
    Ce joueur est un vrai défenseur engagé sur le terrain.
    Defender of lost causes
    He is considered a defender of lost causes.
    Il est considéré comme un défenseur de causes perdues.