Si tu fais face à la défaite, tu peux surmonter les défis en faisant un effort continu.
English: If you face defeat, you can overcome challenges by making continuous effort.
défaite /defˈɛt/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "defeat".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Défis et Revers
- Source term
- defeat
- Translation
- défaite
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "défaite". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | défaite |
|---|---|
| Likely article | la |
| Likely gender | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | défaites |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la défaite
- Examples
- C'est la défaite.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Défis et Revers.
Example Sentences
La défaite surprenante de l'équipe a profondément choqué ses supporters fidèles.
English: The team's surprising defeat shocked their loyal fans deeply.
Malgré la défaite, elle est restée optimiste pour l'avenir.
English: Despite the defeat, she remained positive about future opportunities.
Il a transformé chaque défaite en une leçon puissante pour lui.
English: He turned every defeat into a powerful lesson for himself.
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