vaincre

/vɛ̃kʁ/
1.
verbInf3rd

to defeat; to beat (an opponent, a team)

On va les vaincre au prochain match.

We're going to defeat them in the next match.

Synonyms:battre, l'emporter sur
2.
verbInf3rd

to overcome (a difficulty, fear, emotion)

Il faut que j'arrive à vaincre ma peur du vide.

I need to manage to overcome my fear of heights.

Synonyms:surmonter, dominer
vaincre - French Definition & Examples