French Conversation · Level 79
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French word
audace
Pronunciation
IPA/odas/
Meaning
- feminine nounboldness
Example
Il a fait preuve d'audace.
He showed boldness.
More examples
Il a eu l'audace de partir sans prévenir.
He had the boldness to leave without warning.
Core concept
A bold move carries someone into uncertain territory, where the same act can earn admiration or disapproval.
Common phrases
faire preuve d'audace
show boldness
avoir de l'audace
have boldness
manquer d'audace
lack boldness
Similar words
courage: The inner strength to confront difficulty or danger.
témérité: A reckless tendency to act without careful consideration.
Definition in French
Désigne l'attitude d'oser entreprendre malgré le risque, qui peut être perçue comme du courage ou comme de l'impertinence selon le contexte.
Word origin
The French noun audace preserves the Latin formation audacia, derived from audax, a word for bold or daring behavior.
Usage tips
- The usual construction for showing this quality is faire preuve d'audace, with de linking the expression to the noun.