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What does la défense mean?
A business district located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the city limits of Paris, France, at the junction of Puteaux, Courbevoie, Nanterre and La Garenne-Colombes.

How to pronounce la défense

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “la défense”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “la défense” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.