à son corps défendant

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French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a sɔ̃ kɔʁ de.fɑ̃.dɑ̃/
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Adverb

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à son corps défendant

  1. in self-defense
  2. (informal) reluctantly, unwillingly, against one's will
    Synonym: à contrecœur