vaincre
French → English
(military/sports) To defeat: to win a victory over a rival or enemy
Les Romains ont vaincu les Gaulois lors de la bataille d'Alésia.
(English) The Romans defeated the Gauls during the Battle of Alesia.
Il espère vaincre son concurrent le plus rapide lors du marathon de Paris.
(English) He hopes to defeat his fastest competitor during the Paris marathon.
(psychology) To overcome: to master a feeling, fear, or difficult obstacle
Elle a dû vaincre sa timidité pour prendre la parole devant l'assemblée.
(English) She had to overcome her shyness to speak before the assembly.
Le patient doit apprendre à vaincre son angoisse face à la maladie chronique.
(English) The patient must learn to overcome their anxiety regarding the chronic illness.
Entry ID: fr:en:vaincre · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary