Hardie (en. Bold)
/aʁ.di/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is bold, cowardly, or reckless.
She has always been bold in her career choices.
Elle a toujours été hardie dans ses choix de carrière.
Who is resilient to trials.
This group of scouts is really bold in adventures.
Ce groupe de scouts est vraiment hardi dans les aventures.
Refers to a person who is not afraid of danger.
A bold explorer crossed the dangerous jungle.
Un hardi explorateur a traversé la jungle dangereuse.
Etymology
From old French 'hardi', derived from Latin 'audax', meaning bold.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a lot on one's plate
To be in a difficult situation that requires courage.
avoir du pain sur la planche
to decide boldly
To make a bold decision without hesitation.
décider avec hardiesse
to act boldly
To act in a courageous and determined manner.
agir avec hardiesse
Related Words
boldly
In a bold manner.
hardiement
boldness
The quality of being bold.
hardiesse
hardimeter
A device measuring the degree of boldness or safety.
hardimètre
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person who defies conventions.
He is so bold that he never follows the rules.
Il est tellement hardie qu'il ne suit jamais les règles.
Used to describe a risky but exciting action.
That maneuver was really bold, but successful.
Cette manœuvre était vraiment hardie, mais réussie.