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    Duel (en. Duel)

    /dy.el/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Confrontation between two opponents, often with weapons.
    The duel between the two protagonists was legendary.
    Le duel entre les deux protagonistes a été légendaire.
    Competition or conflict between two individuals on a particular subject.
    The duel of eloquence between the two speakers captivated the audience.
    Le duel d'éloquence entre les deux orateurs a captivé le public.
    Personal confrontation often related to honor.
    He requested a duel to defend his honor.
    Il a demandé un duel pour défendre son honneur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'duellum', meaning war or combat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to declare a duel
    Announcing one's intention to fight another in a duel.
    déclarer un duel
    death duel
    A fight in which one of the opponents must die.
    duel à mort
    duel of wits
    An intellectual confrontation between two people.
    duel d'esprit

    Related Words

    to fight
    To participate in a fight.
    combattre
    swordsman
    A person who fights with a sword.
    bretteur
    honorability
    The quality of a person worthy of honor.
    honorabilité

    Slang Meanings

    A fight without rules.
    Their argument turned into a street duel.
    Leur dispute s'est transformée en duel de rue.
    An intense rivalry between two people.
    It's a real friendly duel between them.
    C'est un véritable duel amical entre eux.