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challenge in French

challenge in French is défi, épreuve, chalenge — challenge means a task or situation that tests someone's abilities in a demanding but often rewarding way.

challenge in French

défi
noun
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
épreuve
noun
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
chalenge
noun
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
défi
noun
(legal, rare) A judge's interest in the result of a case, constituting grounds for them to not be allowed to sit the case (e.g., a conflict of interest).
challenge
noun
(legal, rare) A judge's interest in the result of a case, constituting grounds for them to not be allowed to sit the case (e.g., a conflict of interest).
chalenge
noun
(legal, rare) A judge's interest in the result of a case, constituting grounds for them to not be allowed to sit the case (e.g., a conflict of interest).
défier
verb
(transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
challenger
verb
(transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
défier
verb

What does "challenge" mean?

  1. noun A task or situation that tests someone's abilities in a demanding but often rewarding way.
    "Learning a new language was a challenge she genuinely enjoyed."
  2. noun An invitation to a contest, or a questioning of something's validity.
    "The lawyer filed a legal challenge to the ruling."
  3. verb To dispute or question something, or to invite someone to a contest.
    "She challenged the referee's decision."

challenge in a sentence

  • Learning a new language was a challenge she genuinely enjoyed.
  • Running the marathon was the biggest physical challenge of his life.
  • The lawyer filed a legal challenge to the ruling.
  • He issued a challenge to anyone who doubted his claim.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "challenge" in French?

"challenge" in French is défi, épreuve, chalenge. challenge means: A task or situation that tests someone's abilities in a demanding but often rewarding way.

How do you use "challenge" in a sentence?

Example: "Learning a new language was a challenge she genuinely enjoyed." In French, "challenge" is défi, épreuve, chalenge.

Are there other ways to say "challenge" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "challenge": défi, épreuve, chalenge, challenge, défier, challenger.

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