defy in French
defy in French is désobéir à, défier — defy means to openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
defy in French
désobéir à
(transitive) To refuse to obey.
défier
(transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.
What does "defy" mean?
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verb To openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
"The protesters defied the curfew and marched anyway."
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verb To resist or fail to conform to something, as if impossible to overcome.
"The stunt seemed to defy the laws of physics."
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defy in a sentence
- The protesters defied the curfew and marched anyway.
- The stunt seemed to defy the laws of physics.
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What is "defy" in French?
"defy" in French is désobéir à, défier. defy means: To openly refuse to obey or comply with something.
How do you use "defy" in a sentence?
Example: "The protesters defied the curfew and marched anyway." In French, "defy" is désobéir à, défier.
Are there other ways to say "defy" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "defy": désobéir à, défier.
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