Protection contre une attaque.
Protection against attack.
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See how the word “défense” is used in sentences
Le pays dépense peu pour la défense. — The country spends little on defense.
Leurs défenseurs ont été faibles tout le match. — Their defense was weak all game.
Le vieux fort a été reconstruit pour la défense de la vallée. — The old fort was rebuilt for defense of the valley.
L'entraîneur a replacé deux joueurs parmi les défenseurs. — The coach moved two players into defense.
La défense de la frontière coûte très cher. — Defense of the border is a costly business.
Nos défenseurs tiendront-ils jusqu'au coup de sifflet final ? — Can our defense hold until the final whistle?
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