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    Braver (en. Brave)

    /bʁave/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To confront a danger or a challenge with courage.
    He braved the storm to save his friend.
    Il a bravé la tempête pour sauver son ami.
    To display courageous behavior in the face of fear.
    She will brave her fears to speak in public.
    Elle bravera ses craintes pour parler en public.
    To mock something in a bold manner.
    He does not hesitate to challenge authority.
    Il n'hésite pas à braver l'autorité.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'bravare', meaning 'to be brave' or 'to face'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to brave danger
    To face a danger with courage.
    braver le danger
    to defy the prohibitions
    To hold back in the face of rules or permissions.
    braver les interdits
    to challenge authority
    To defy people in positions of authority.
    braver l'autorité

    Related Words

    bravery
    Quality of one who is brave.
    bravoure
    courage
    Strength of spirit that allows one to confront dangers.
    courage
    audacity
    Willingness to act with boldness and determination.
    audace

    Slang Meanings

    To have guts
    He really has guts to brave this situation.
    Il a vraiment du cran de braver cette situation.
    To be reckless
    She is reckless, she does not hesitate to brave the fire.
    Elle est téméraire, elle n'hésite pas à braver le feu.