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French defence

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 e6, in which the white king's pawn advances two squares and the black king's pawn advance one square.

uncountable

Equivalents

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

French defense French dip French disease French donut French door French drain

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