Il a défendu son choix, suggérant que personne ne devrait blâmer les autres maintenant.
English: He defended his choice, suggesting that no one should blame others now.
défendre /defˈɑ̃dʁ/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "defend".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Jugement et Réconciliation
- Source term
- defend
- Translation
- défendre
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | défendre |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + défendre
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent défendre.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Jugement et Réconciliation.
Example Sentences
L'avocat a défendu son client avec beaucoup de compétence et de passion.
English: The lawyer defended his client with great skill and passion.
Les soldats ont défendu la petite ville contre une force beaucoup plus nombreuse.
English: Soldiers defended the small town against the much larger force.
Elle défend toujours son petit frère quand les autres se moquent de lui.
English: She always defends her younger brother when others tease him.
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