English–French

“dare” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/oze/

Example

Il ose dire ce qu'il pense.

He dares to say what he thinks.

Illustration for oser (dare)

How to say “dare” in French

“Dare” in French is oser.

A step into uncertain ground despite fear or hesitation.

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

Example sentences with oser

Elle ose avouer ses sentiments.

She dares to confess her feelings.

Tips for using oser

  • Oser is commonly followed directly by an infinitive, as in oser dire, without a preposition.

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