French Conversation · Level 73
60 words
French word
bravoure
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁavuʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounbravery
Example
Il a montré sa bravoure en sauvant le chien.
He showed his bravery by saving the dog.
More examples
Lors de l'incendie, le pompier a fait preuve de bravoure.
During the fire, the firefighter showed bravery.
Core concept
Someone facing fear and danger with a firm resolve to act.
Common phrases
faire preuve de bravoure
show bravery
un acte de bravoure
an act of bravery
agir avec bravoure
act bravely
Similar words
courage: Inner strength to move forward without fear when facing difficulty or anxiety.
audace: A tendency to act boldly and without hesitation.
Definition in French
Qualité d'une personne qui agit malgré la peur ou le danger, montrant du courage et de la détermination.
Word origin
Bravoure entered French from Italian bravura, a noun related to Italian bravo, meaning brave or bold.
Usage tips
- Bravoure has a formal or literary tone, while everyday speech more often uses courage.