French word

courageux

Pronunciation

IPA/kuʁaʒø/

Meaning

  • adjectivebrave

Example

Il est courageux.

He is brave.

Illustration for courageux (brave)

More examples

Le pompier a été courageux pendant l'incendie.

The firefighter was brave during the fire.

Core concept

A person moves forward despite fear, with inner resolve guiding a difficult action.

Common phrases

  • être courageux

    to be brave

  • très courageux

    very brave

  • un acte courageux

    a brave act

Similar words

brave: Fearless when facing danger, people, or difficult situations.
audacieux: Bold and willing to attempt unfamiliar or dangerous things.
résolu: Strong-willed and determined to follow through on a decision.

Definition in French

Qui agit malgré la peur, faisant preuve de fermeté ou de détermination morale.

Word origin

French courageux derives from courage, from Old French corage and ultimately Latin cor, 'heart', with the adjective suffix -eux.

Usage tips

  • Courageux agrees with the person or noun described, giving courageuse in the feminine and courageuses in the feminine plural.

Other meanings

  • boldadjective

Opposites

  • lâchecowardlyadjective
  • peureuxfearfuladjective

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