Le pays dépense des sommes énormes en défense chaque année.
English: The country spends huge sums on defence every year.
défense /defˈɑ̃s/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "defence".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- defence
- Translation
- défense
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | défense |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | défenses |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la défense
- Examples
- C'est la défense.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Elle a fortement défendu la décision étrange de son frère.
English: She offered a strong defence of her brother's strange decision.
La défense de notre équipe s'est effondrée pendant la seconde mi-temps du match.
English: Our team's defence collapsed during the second half of the match.
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