Translation
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Word origin
A noun drawn from défier, from Vulgar Latin disfidare ('to renounce one's pledge'), built on fides ('faith'). English 'defy' and 'defiance' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- disfidare
- English cognates
- defy, defiance
Grammar
Examples
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This is a real challenge for the whole team.
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He took up the challenge without the slightest fear.
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This year's challenges will be very tough.
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She threw down a challenge to her brother.
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These challenges do not frighten me at all.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 6: défi, cap, demi-heure and 7 more words.