contend

US /kənˈtend/
UK /kənˈtend/
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1.

faire face à, affronter

struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger)

:
She had to contend with a serious illness.
Elle a dû faire face à une maladie grave.
The team had to contend with strong winds during the race.
L'équipe a dû affronter des vents forts pendant la course.
2.

soutenir, affirmer

assert something as a position in an argument

:
He contends that the new policy is unfair.
Il soutient que la nouvelle politique est injuste.
The lawyer will contend that his client is innocent.
L'avocat soutiendra que son client est innocent.
3.

se disputer, rivaliser

compete in order to win something

:
Three teams are contending for the championship.
Trois équipes se disputent le championnat.
Athletes from various countries will contend for medals.
Des athlètes de divers pays se disputeront des médailles.