Le challenger
Example: Le challenger a surpris tout le monde lors du tournoi.
Definition
"Le challenger" refers to a competitor or contestant who challenges the current holder of a title or position, especially in sports or competitions, aiming to win or take over from the reigning champion.
Etymology
The term "le challenger" comes from the English word 'challenger,' which itself derives from the Old French 'chalenger,' meaning to accuse or dispute. It was adopted into French to specifically refer to someone who contests or competes, especially in a sporting context.
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"Le challenger" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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