Wordla soutenanceMeaningthe defense (academic, thesis)Part of speechnounPronunciationCourseFrenchLessonFuture time limits (d'ici, d'ici à)Usages of la soutenanceD'ici à la soutenance, il sera très occupé.Between now and the defense, he will be very busy.La soutenance de la thèse est stressante.The defense of the thesis is stressful.