Sentence examples of "mets au défi" in French
Quand il fut mis au défi de prononcer "shibboleth", Christophe Colomb réussit si admirablement qu'il fut aussitôt reconnu comme le nouveau chef de l'armée des indigènes.
When challenged to pronounce "shibboleth", Christopher Columbus did it in such a perfect way, that he was instantly recognized as the new leader of the natives' army.
J'espère que tu rends compte que je mets ma réputation en jeu en t'aidant.
I hope you realize that I'm putting my reputation on the line by helping you.
Il pensait qu'il pourrait relever le défi, mais finalement il n'a juste pas été à la hauteur.
He thought he was up to the challenge but in the end he just couldn't cut the mustard.
Je me mets très en colère lorsque vous ne répondez pas à mes questions.
I get very angry when you don't answer my questions.
Dès que je mets la main dessus, je te l'apporte à ton domicile.
As soon as I find it, I'll bring it over to your place.
Il continua de boire par défi à l'avertissement de son docteur.
He kept on drinking in defiance of his doctor's warning.
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