No. 2,548 in French
défi
A challenge.
In a sentence
Le marathon est un défi physique important.
The marathon is a significant physical challenge.
In this sentence, 'défi' refers to a physically challenging event or task.
Accepter les nouveaux projets constitue un défi professionnel.
Taking on new projects constitutes a professional challenge.
Here, 'défi' is used to describe a challenge in a professional or career-oriented context.
Faire face aux imprévus est toujours un défi.
Facing unexpected events is always a challenge.
In this case, 'défi' indicates a general life challenge or an obstacle to overcome.
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