This is the 9546th most frequent French word.
défié
"Défié" means "challenged" in English.
Here, 'défié' means 'challenged' and indicates proposing a competition.
Il a défié ses amis à un jeu de stratégie.
He challenged his friends to a strategy game.
In this context, 'défié' conveys the act of going against established rules or conventions.
Elle a défié les normes sociales en suivant sa passion.
She defied social norms by following her passion.
Here, 'défié' represents facing and overcoming difficulties, conveying endurance.