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    Défie (en. Challenge)

    /de.fi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A challenge is a task or trial that requires effort to overcome.
    The challenge of climbing this mountain is immense.
    Le défi de grimper cette montagne est immense.
    A challenge can also refer to an act of opposition or confrontation.
    He issued a challenge to his rival by provoking him.
    Il a lancé un défi à son rival en le provoquant.
    verb
    To challenge means to provoke someone to a fight or competition.
    She challenged her friend to a tennis match.
    Elle a défié son ami à un match de tennis.
    To challenge can also mean to resist a constraint or a norm.
    He defies expectations by succeeding despite obstacles.
    Il défie les attentes en réussissant malgré les obstacles.

    Etymology

    The word 'challenge' comes from the French verb 'défier', which originates from the Latin 'defiare', meaning 'to challenge' or 'to provoke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to issue a challenge
    To propose a challenge to someone.
    lancer un défi
    challenge to be met
    A challenge that requires effort to succeed.
    défi à relever
    to rise to a challenge
    To accept and overcome a challenge.
    relever un défi

    Related Words

    defiance
    An attitude of distrust or resistance towards someone or something.
    défiance
    defender
    A person who defends a cause or an idea.
    défenseur
    to defend
    To protect or support something.
    défendre

    Slang Meanings

    To issue a challenge is seen as a bold act.
    He really dared to issue that challenge, that's courage!
    Il a vraiment osé lancer ce défi, c'est du courage !
    A challenge that seems insurmountable.
    It's a crazy challenge, I don't know if I'll be able to do it.
    C'est un défi de malade, je ne sais pas si je vais y arriver.