No. 9,543 in French
défier
To challenge or defy.
In a sentence
Il a décidé de défier les odds et de poursuivre son rêve.
He decided to defy the odds and pursue his dream.
The word 'défier' is used here to describe challenging something perceived as unlikely or adverse.
Elle aime défier ses amis à des jeux intellectuels.
She likes to challenge her friends to intellectual games.
'défier' describes initiating or engaging in a competitive challenge with others.
Ils ont décidé de défier les vieilles traditions en adoptant un style de vie moderne.
They decided to defy old traditions by adopting a modern lifestyle.
Here, 'défier' signifies actively going against or disregarding established norms or practices.
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