Rare, chiefly dialectal or sports jargon meaning 'to defend'.
défendreEmploi rare, surtout dans un contexte sportif.
The shortstop skillfully defensed the bunt down the third-base line.
L'arrêt-court a habilement défendu l'amorti le long de la ligne de troisième base.
defenseadjective
UK
/dɪˈfɛns/
US
/dɪˈfɛns/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to defense, especially in military, legal, or sports contexts (e.g., defense budget, defense strategy).
défensifQuand l'adjectif exprime l'idée de protection ou de résistance à une attaque.
The defense strategy was effective.
La stratégie défensive a été efficace.
Additional translations
de défenseEmploi attributif, fréquent dans les syntagmes spécialisés ou institutionnels.
Definitions
defensenoun
The action of defending from or resisting attack.
The castle's defense was strong enough to withstand the siege.
The case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit.
The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient to convict the defendant.
A means of protecting something from attack.
The city built a new flood defense to protect against rising water levels.
The team or players in a sport who are responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring.
The defense played exceptionally well, preventing any goals from being scored.
A justification or argument in support of something.
In defense of his actions, he explained that he was only following orders.
The act of attempting to retain a championship or title previously won.
Her first title defense will take place in June.
The aggregate of a nation's military forces, weaponry, and strategic resources used to protect itself against external threats; national defense.
Government officials debated whether additional funds should be allocated to defense.
defenseverb
To provide defense for; to defend or protect.
The shortstop skillfully defensed the bunt down the third-base line.
defenseadjective
Relating to or intended for defense, protection, or resisting attack.
The government's defense policy prioritizes cyber security.