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    Audace (en. Audacity)

    /odɑs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Behavior that demonstrates great courage or recklessness.
    His audacity allowed him to overcome many obstacles.
    Son audace lui a permis de surmonter de nombreux obstacles.
    Reckless, risky act.
    He showed audacity by embarking on this hostile venture.
    Il a fait preuve d'audace en se lançant dans cette entreprise hostile.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'audacia', derived from 'audax', which means 'daring, bold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have audacity
    to have the courage to take risks
    avoir de l'audace
    the audacity to
    the act of daring to do something difficult or risky
    l'audace de
    it's audacity
    it is very courageous, even reckless
    c'est de l'audace

    Related Words

    audacious
    Showing audacity.
    audacieux
    audaciously
    In an audacious manner.
    audacieusement
    audacious
    The act of being audacious.
    audacieux-se

    Slang Meanings

    To have balls
    He really has the balls to say that in front of his boss.
    Il a vraiment des c****** d'avoir dit ça en face de son patron.
    To be gutsy
    He is gutsy to ask for a raise after only one month.
    Il est gonflé de demander une augmentation après seulement un mois.