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No. 2,204 in French

défendu

Prohibited; forbidden.

In a sentence

  • Il est défendu de fumer ici.

    It is prohibited to smoke here.

    Used to express prohibition or interdiction.

  • Dans ce conte, le héros défend son royaume contre les envahisseurs.

    In this tale, the hero defends his kingdom against invaders.

    Used to indicate action of defending or protecting.

  • Elle a défendu sa thèse avec éloquence et détermination.

    She defended her thesis with eloquence and determination.

    Used to express supporting a stance or argument strongly.

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