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to challenge
01
mettre au défi
to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action
Transitive: to challenge sb
Example
The professor challenges his students with thought-provoking assignments.
She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.
The coach challenges the team to improve their performance in the next game.
03
contester, mettre en question
to object to the legality or acceptability of something
Transitive: to challenge acceptability of something
Example
The attorney sought to challenge the witness ’s credibility during the trial.
The defendant decided to challenge the validity of the evidence presented in court.
He planned to challenge the results of the election based on alleged irregularities.
04
défier, contester
to ask someone to prove their identity, often to verify they are allowed to enter or pass
Transitive: to challenge sb
Challenge
01
défi, challenge
a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test
Example
The math competition presented a real challenge for the students.
The puzzle provided a fun challenge for everyone at the party.
Overcoming that obstacle was a significant challenge for the team.
02
défi, contestation
an invitation that provokes or calls out someone to engage in a contest or an argument
03
défi, contestation
questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
04
contestation, remise en question
a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
Exemple
The professor challenges his students with thought-provoking assignments.
She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.
The coach challenges the team to improve their performance in the next game.
The manager is challenging the employees to come up with innovative ideas.
By this time, they have challenged each other in numerous debates.
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