Défier vs challenger

TammyKwiziq community member

Défier vs challenger

Hi can you please explain the usage difference between the two? A challenge in sports vs intellectual. Someone likes a challenge …. To challenger yourself not necessarily physically. Are these verbs interchangeable as synonyms? Is one more common than the other? 

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CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Tammy,

The noun  'challenge' and the verb 'challenger' are borrowed from English and are not really advisable to use in French.

Take a look at this article for more information -

https://vitrinelinguistique.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/23536/les-emprunts-a-langlais/emprunts-integraux/les-emprunts-deconseilles-challenger-et-challengeur#:~:text=L'emprunt%20%C3%A0%20l'anglais,verbe%2C%20est%20d%C3%A9conseill%C3%A9%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais.

 

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Défier vs challenger

Hi can you please explain the usage difference between the two? A challenge in sports vs intellectual. Someone likes a challenge …. To challenger yourself not necessarily physically. Are these verbs interchangeable as synonyms? Is one more common than the other? 

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