What is the meaning of En_garde?
The command to go to starting positions; used regardless of language of the participants; in the sequence "en garde, prêts, allez".
Used to warn one's opponent to take a defensive position prior to a fight.
Ellipsis of en garde position.; the start position in fencing.
of a state of heightened attention
Ellipsis of position en garde.; the ready position, ready to attack or defend, in a face-off
Part of the sequence En garde! Prêts? Allez!
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