how to pronounce défense

/de.fɑ̃s/

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défense is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of défense in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… où règne le secret défense et non par le …”

meanings of défense

noun:

Defence (action of defending or protecting from attack, danger or injury, or any means for that purpose).
Tusk (of animal).
Prohibition (often on signs informing onlookers that an activity is forbidden).
Defence.
Fender.

défense frequency in french - A2 level of CEFR

the word défense occurs in french on average 80.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.