Refus ouvert d'obéir à quelqu'un.
Open refusal to obey someone.
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See how the word “défi” is used in sentences
Elle a relevé le menton en signe de défi. — She raised her chin in defiance.
Son défi a surpris toute la classe. — His defiance surprised the whole class.
La lettre était un acte de défi discret. — The letter was a quiet act of defiance.
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