French word

hardi

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁdi/

Meaning

  • adjectivebold

Example

Il a été hardi de refuser l'invitation.

It was bold of him to refuse the invitation.

Illustration for hardi (bold)

More examples

Il s'est montré hardi en intervenant.

He was bold when he intervened.

Core concept

A bold figure crosses a barrier while others hesitate.

Common phrases

  • se montrer hardi

    be bold

Similar words

osé: Bold and daring in actions or expressions.
audacieux: Fearless in taking on new or difficult challenges.
culotté: Brazenly presumptuous and lacking in restraint.
courageux: Brave enough to face danger or hardship without fear.

Definition in French

Qui ose agir malgré le danger ou l'opposition, montrant du courage et de l'audace.

Word origin

Hardi is an inherited French adjective from Old French, ultimately related to a Germanic root meaning strong or brave.

Usage tips

  • Hardi agrees with the noun as hardie, hardis, or hardies, although the feminine singular is pronounced like hardi.

Other meanings

  • braveadjective
  • daringadjective

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