la
feminine
defɑ̃s
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Translation
defence
Word origin
From Latin defensa, the feminine past participle of defendere ('to ward off, defend'), itself dis- ('away') plus -fendere ('to strike'). The same root gives English defence, defend and fend.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- defensa
- English cognates
- defence, defend, fend
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraldéfenses
Examples
L' .
The lawyer presents his defence at the trial.
fumer .
No smoking in this building.
declaration.
The defence minister made a statement.
vieille autrefois .
The defence of this old town used to be very strong.
.
This big animal lost a tusk during a fight.
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