How the word "la défense" is translated into English
Les éléphants sont chassés pour leurs défenses en ivoire.
[lez‿ elefɑ̃ sɔ̃ ʃase puʁ lœʁ defɑ̃s ɑ̃n‿ ivwaʁ.]
Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks.
Ce vieux mâle a une défense cassée.
[sə vjø mal‿ a yn defɑ̃s kase.]
This old male has a broken tusk.
Le morse utilise ses défenses pour sortir de l'eau.
[lə mɔʁs‿ ytiliz se defɑ̃s puʁ sɔʁtiʁ də lo.]
The walrus uses its tusks to get out of the water.
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