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    Bravade (en. Bravado)

    /bʁa.vad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act of bravado that displays boldness.
    His bravado at school impressed his classmates.
    Sa bravade à l'école a impressionné ses camarades.
    A provocative attitude or one that defies authority.
    He showed bravado by challenging the teacher.
    Il a fait preuve de bravade en défiant le professeur.
    An act of boasting that is often exaggerated.
    This bravado was just a way for him to get noticed.
    Cette bravade n'était qu'un moyen pour lui de se faire remarquer.

    Etymology

    From the Italian word 'bravata', meaning 'provocation' or 'challenge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show off
    To act with defiance or ostentation.
    faire bravade
    tongue bravado
    To throw out provocative or challenging words.
    bravade de la langue

    Related Words

    brave
    Showing courage.
    brave
    bravery
    Courage and boldness in the face of danger.
    bravoure

    Slang Meanings

    To show off
    He always shows off with his stories of bravado.
    Il se la pète toujours avec ses histoires de bravade.
    To play tough
    He plays tough, but it's just bravado.
    Il joue les durs mais c'est juste une bravade.