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défier (verb)

To openly resist or refuse to obey; to challenge, to defy.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'DEFIant' person who says 'I challenge you!' The 'DEFI' part is right there in the word 'DEFIer'.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Je me défie de lui (meaning I challenge him). → Je le défie.

Il a défié à la règle. → Il a défié la règle.

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