D'audace (en. Audacity)

/do.das/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Character, disposition to act with courage.
Audacity is a valued quality in many fields.
L'audace est une qualité valorisée dans de nombreux domaines.
A bold, courageous act.
His audacity surprised all his colleagues.
Son audace a surpris tous ses collègues.
Boldness, the ability to take risks.
Without audacity, there is no progress.
Sans audace, il n'y a pas de progrès.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have audacity
to have the courage to do something risky.
avoir de l'audace
the audacity to dream
to have the courage to pursue one's dreams even if they seem impossible.
l'audace de rêver
any audacity
a form of boldness or limitless determination.
n'importe quelle audace

Related Words

courage
Strength of character that enables one to face difficult situations.
courage
boldness
Characteristic of a person who acts without considering the consequences.
témérité
bravery
Quality of those who demonstrate courage, especially in battle.
bravoure

Slang Meanings

To be bold
He does not hesitate to be bold in his career choices.
Il n'hésite pas à être audacieux dans ses choix de carrière.
It's impressive
His project is really impressive; one must have audacity to carry it out.
Son projet est vraiment du lourd, il faut avoir de l'audace pour le réaliser.