# en garde

> English word · Interjection · IPA /ɒn ˈɡɑɹd/

## Definitions
1. Used to warn one's opponent to take a defensive position prior to a fight.

## Etymology
From French en garde.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/en-garde