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
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
épreuve
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
chalenge
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
défi
(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
(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
(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
(transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
challenger
(transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
défier
What does "challenge" mean?
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noun A task or situation that tests someone's abilities in a demanding but often rewarding way.
"Looking after three young children is a real challenge, but I enjoy it."
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noun An invitation to a contest, or a questioning of something's validity.
"The champion accepted the challenge and agreed to play the young newcomer."
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verb To dispute or question something, or to invite someone to a contest.
"Some parents challenged the school's plan to shorten the lunch break."
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challenge in a sentence
- Looking after three young children is a real challenge, but I enjoy it.
- Learning a new language was a challenge she genuinely enjoyed.
- The champion accepted the challenge and agreed to play the young newcomer.
- The lawyer filed a legal challenge to the ruling.
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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: "Looking after three young children is a real challenge, but I enjoy it." 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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