défende

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See also: defende, defendé, and defendê

French

Pronunciation

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Verb

défende

  1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive of défendre

Louisiana Creole

Etymology

From French défendre (to defend, prohibit), compare Haitian Creole defann.

Verb

défende

  1. to prohibit
  2. to defend

References

  • Alcée Fortier, Louisiana Folktales