No. 9,546 in French
défié
"Défié" means "challenged" in English.
In a sentence
Il a défié ses amis à un jeu de stratégie.
He challenged his friends to a strategy game.
Here, 'défié' means 'challenged' and indicates proposing a competition.
Elle a défié les normes sociales en suivant sa passion.
She defied social norms by following her passion.
In this context, 'défié' conveys the act of going against established rules or conventions.
Les athlètes ont défié l'orage pour terminer la course.
The athletes braved the storm to finish the race.
Here, 'défié' represents facing and overcoming difficulties, conveying endurance.
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