French Word · Advanced
Défi
Challenge / Dare
Pronunciation: day-FEE
Meaning
A difficult task or problem; something that tests one's ability.
Example
Le plus grand défi de ce projet est le respect des délais.
The biggest challenge of this project is meeting the deadlines.
Practice tips
- Practice Défi out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for advanced-level learners.