This is the 241st most frequent French word.
défense
The French word "défense" means "defense" or "prohibition" in English.
Here, 'défense' means the action of supporting or standing up for someone verbally, such as during an argument or debate.
Il a pris la défense de son ami lors de la discussion.
He defended his friend during the discussion.
In this example, 'Défense' refers to national military or security forces, often capitalized, symbolizing the organized protection provided by a nation's military.
Le musée national de la Défense a ouvert ses portes au public.
The National Defense Museum has opened its doors to the public.
In this sentence, 'défense' is used to describe the act of protecting or shielding against an adversary, specifically in a sports context to refer to a team's strategy and effort to prevent the opposing team from scoring.