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“cowardice” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/laʃəte/

Example

Sa lâcheté m'a surpris.

His cowardice surprised me.

Illustration for lâcheté (cowardice)

How to say “cowardice” in French

“Cowardice” in French is lâcheté.

A fearful retreat that leaves a duty or difficult choice facing others.

Full entry for lâcheté: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lâcheté

Elle a reconnu sa lâcheté et a demandé pardon.

She admitted her cowardice and apologized.

Tips for using lâcheté

  • Lâcheté carries strong moral condemnation, whereas manque de courage gives a more neutral description.

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