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vaincu

defeated, vanquished

adjective van-KÜ Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: Latin victus, past participle of vincere, to conquer

Usage Note

Vaincu is the past participle of vaincre (to defeat) used as an adjective. The feminine form is vaincue; the noun le vaincu / les vaincus means the defeated (person or side). The phrase s'avouer vaincu means to admit defeat.

Examples

"L'équipe vaincue a quitté le terrain en silence."

Natural Translation

The defeated team left the field in silence.

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