English–French
“defense” in French
How to say “defense” in French
“Defense” in French is défense.
A shield held up against an attack, a legal charge, or an unwanted action.
Example sentences with défense
La défense de l'accusé a présenté de nouveaux éléments.
The defense of the accused presented new evidence.
Tips for using défense
- In the sign pattern Défense de + infinitive, de introduces the prohibited action, as in Défense de fumer; this is a formal impersonal construction.