challenge (EN)

nom, verbe

nom “challenge”

1. défi
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   For many puzzle enthusiasts, solving a Rubik's Cube is a challenge they gladly embrace.
2. contestation
   What the duke did was a challenge to the king's authority.
3. provocation en duel
   He received a challenge from his rival, demanding satisfaction for the insult in the form of a duel.
4. tacle (dans le contexte du football) / interception (dans d'autres sports)
   The defender's strong challenge prevented the striker from scoring a goal.
5. une tentative de restreindre ou de retirer un livre d'une bibliothèque ou d'une école
   Parents issued a challenge against the inclusion of the controversial book in the school's reading program.
6. contestation (d'une décision juridique)
   The defense lawyer filed a challenge to the court's ruling, claiming it was unjust.

verbe “challenge”

1. défier
   We challenged the boys next door to a game of football to see who really owned the field.
2. défier quelqu'un de faire quelque chose
   "I challenge you to prove your claim," said the skeptic, doubting the magician's abilities.
3. contester
   The scientist decided to challenge the accuracy of the data presented in the recent study.
4. mettre au défi
   The topic has clearly challenged many commentators, who struggled to explain the complex issue.
5. récuser (un juré potentiel)
   The attorney decided to challenge a juror who appeared to be biased during the selection process.
6. dans l'armée, demander un mot de passe ou une pièce d'identité à quelqu'un
   The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?" as we approached the military checkpoint in the dark.