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to defend
01
défendre
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
Exemples
The superhero was determined to defend the city from villains and threats.
Le super-héros était déterminé à défendre la ville contre les méchants et les menaces.
02
défendre
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
Exemples
The defense team succeeded in defending their goal from any further attacks.
L'équipe de défense a réussi à défendre son but contre toute attaque supplémentaire.
03
défendre
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
Exemples
During the trial, the lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client against the charges.
04
défendre
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
Exemples
The lawyer prepared to defend his client ’s actions during the trial.
L'avocat s'est préparé à défendre les actions de son client pendant le procès.
05
défendre
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
Exemples
The incumbent mayor is preparing to defend her seat in the upcoming election.
Le maire sortant se prépare à défendre son siège lors des prochaines élections.
Arbre Lexical
defendable
defender
defending
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