Audacieuse (en. Audacious)

/o.das.jøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who dares and is not afraid of difficulties.
She made a bold decision by launching her business.
Elle a pris une décision audacieuse en lançant son entreprise.
Qualifies an action or project that requires courage or effort.
Her bold proposal surprised everyone.
Son audacieuse proposition a surpris tout le monde.
Can refer to an outfit or style that stands out for its originality.
She wore a bold dress that attracted all eyes.
Elle portait une robe audacieuse qui attirait tous les regards.

Etymology

From the Latin 'audax', meaning 'bold, courageous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take the bold step
Dare to do something difficult or risky.
prenez l'audace
boldness and courage
The combination of boldness and courage often leads to success.
audace et courage
act boldly
Taking bold steps to achieve one's goals.
agir avec audace

Related Words

boldness
Quality of someone who dares and takes risks.
audace
bravery
Character of what is bold, impertinent.
hardiesse
recklessness
Character of someone who acts with reckless boldness.
témérité

Slang Meanings

To have guts
He has guts; he wrote a bold book about his experiences.
Il a du cran, il a écrit un livre audacieux sur ses expériences.
To be unafraid
She is unafraid when it comes to defending her opinions.
Elle est sans peur quand il s'agit de défendre ses opinions.