defender in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for defender in the English»French Dictionary

defender [Brit dɪˈfɛndə, Am dəˈfɛndər] N (gen)

defender SPORTS

défenseur m

Defender of the Faith

Défenseur de la foi

public defender N Am

public defender

avocat m commis d'office (par le bureau d'aide judiciaire)

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staunch defender

ardent

vigorous defender, supporter

ardent

articulate critic, defender, speaker

qui s'exprime bien

stalwart defender, member, supporter

loyal

rush guard, defender, player

sauter sur

Translations for defender in the French»English Dictionary

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défenseur (gén) MIL, SPORTS

defender (de of)

défenseur (de cause) fig

champion, defender (de of)

arrière (au football)

defender

il joue arrière (au football)

he's a defender

mauvais renvoi d'un défenseur

poor clearance by a defender

defender in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for defender in the English»French Dictionary

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stout defender, resistance

vaillant(e)

staunch supporter, defender

fervent(e)

Translations for defender in the French»English Dictionary

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défenseur

defender

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English

He is described as mobile central defender with pace, control and timing.

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In the forest, relatively small numbers of determined and prepared defenders could be highly effective.

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His men followed him and the defenders soon began to retreat to the bridge-head.

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If he's standing still, the second and first defender may in some cases join forces and work as two first defenders.

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Normally, the player who is endplayed is a defender.

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Gill was a defender and usually played in a back pocket.

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He normally plays as a defender in a right back position.

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His reputation made him an effective defender, and he used his offensive skill to become one of hockey's first offensive defencemen.

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Hill reinforced his line but could make little headway against the determined defenders.

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The remaining defenders decided to destroy what they could and surrender the castle.

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