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English to French Dictionary
defeat Meaning in French (defeat signification en français)
verbvaincre
noundéfaite
vaincre in English:defeat
Phonetic:vɛ̃kr
Quick Answer • En bref
La signification de defeat en français est vaincre, défaite. (Gagner une victoire sur un adversaire dans une bataille, un jeu ou un autre concours.)
Definitions of Defeat
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Example Sentences
casual
“The team managed to defeat their rivals in the final match.”
L'équipe a réussi à vaincre ses rivaux lors du match final.
formal
“The army suffered a major defeat in the battle.”
L'armée a subi une lourde défaite lors de la bataille.
casual
“He refused to admit defeat even after losing the game.”
Il a refusé d'admettre sa défaite même après avoir perdu le match.
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past tensedefeated
present participledefeating
agent noundefeater
Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
admit defeatexpression
To acknowledge that one has lost or failed.
suffer a defeatcollocation
To experience a loss in a contest or battle.