French Conversation · Level 73
60 words
French word
braver
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁave/
Meaning
- verbbrave
Example
Elle brave les critiques et continue son travail.
She braves criticism and continues her work.
More examples
Ils bravent les obstacles pour réussir.
They brave the obstacles in order to succeed.
Core concept
A person moves straight toward danger, criticism, or a rule instead of backing away.
Common phrases
braver l'interdit
defy the prohibition
braver les obstacles
brave the obstacles
braver la peur
brave fear
Similar words
affronter: Confront a difficulty or opponent and try to deal with it.
oser: Have the courage to begin or say something despite hesitation.
défier: Openly challenge an authority or opponent.
risquer: Act despite the possibility of danger or loss.
Definition in French
Signifie affronter volontairement un danger, une critique ou une règle malgré le risque.
Word origin
French braver is formed from the adjective brave with the verb-forming suffix -er, while brave entered French through Italian bravo.
Usage tips
- Braver takes a direct object, as in braver les critiques or braver un danger, without a preposition.