Translation of “defense” to French

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Dictionary: "defense" - translations and examples

defense [dɪˈfens] noun

pl. defenses

la défense f

Defense lawyers appealed for mercy.

Les avocats de la défense en appelèrent à la pitié.

la soutenance f (university)

Collocations with "defense" (18)

air defense air defense command civil defense Defense advanced research projects agency defense department defense information systems agency defense intelligence agency defense logistics agency defense mechanism defense secretary

"defense": synonyms

defense:: protection safeguard security shelter ward

Exemples with "defense"

Defense lawyers appealed for mercy. Les avocats de la défense en appelèrent à la pitié.

Our football team has a good defense. Notre équipe de football a une bonne défense.

She allegedly killed him in self defense. Elle l'a soi-disant tué en état de légitime défense.

Our soccer team has a good defense. Notre équipe de foot a une bonne défense.

Attack is the best form of defense. La meilleure défense, c'est l'attaque.

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