Le défi
Example: Le défi de grimper cette montagne est très excitant.
Definition
"Le défi" refers to a challenge or a task that requires great effort and determination to overcome. In the example phrase, it highlights the exciting challenge of climbing a mountain, emphasizing the difficulty and the motivation involved.
Etymology
The term "le défi" comes from the French verb 'défier,' meaning to defy or challenge. It originated in the Middle Ages from Old French 'defier,' which itself derives from the Latin 'disfidare,' meaning to distrust or renounce. Did you know? The concept of 'défi' originally involved a formal challenge to a duel or contest.
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"Le défi" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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