Hardi (en. Bold)
/aʁ.di/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has courage, who dares.
This explorer was bold in his endeavors.
Cet explorateur était hardi dans ses entreprises.
Who is made with boldness.
The bold construction project surprised everyone.
Le hardi projet de construction a surpris tout le monde.
Who is resolute and fearless.
She has always been bold in her life choices.
Elle a toujours été hardie dans ses choix de vie.
Etymology
From the Latin 'arduus', meaning 'difficult, steep'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a bold heart
To have courage or determination.
avoir le cœur hardi
to assume a bold attitude
To have a confident attitude.
prendre un air hardi
to be bold as a lion
To be very brave or fearless.
être hardi comme un lion
Related Words
boldness
Quality of a person who is bold.
hardiesse
boldly
In a bold manner, with audacity.
hardiement
Slang Meanings
Term used to describe someone very audacious.
This guy is really bold; he fears nothing!
Ce gars est vraiment hardi, il n'a peur de rien!