No. 611 in French
défaite
Defeat.
In a sentence
Après une défaite difficile, l'équipe a décidé de s'entraîner plus dur.
After a tough defeat, the team decided to train harder.
Here, 'défaite' is used in the context of a loss in a competition or game.
La défaite de cet argument rend sa position moins convaincante.
The defeat of this argument makes his position less convincing.
In this sentence, 'défaite' refers to the defeat of an idea or argument, metaphorically.
Elle a accepté la défaite avec grâce et dignité.
She accepted the defeat with grace and dignity.
In this case, 'défaite' is used to describe a general failure or loss, often in life situations.
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