Hardies (en. Hardy)

[aʁ.di]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Showing boldness at the risk of some recklessness.

His daring behavior earned him the admiration of his peers.

Son comportement hardi lui a valu l'admiration de ses pairs.

Showing courage or boldness.

She is known for her bold ideas.

Elle est connue pour ses idées hardies.

From Old French 'hard', meaning 'strong, solid', combined with the suffix '-ies' to denote a quality.

to have hardies

To be daring or bold in one's actions.

avoir des hardies

hardies galore

An excess of courage or audacity.

des hardies à gogo

to have no hardies

To be too cautious or shy.

n'avoir pas de hardies

hardiesse

The bold or courageous character.

hardiesse

hardi

Showing courage or audacity.

hardi

hardiement

With boldness or bravery.

hardiement

Daring in one's choices.

He made a bold decision and left everything behind.

Il a pris une décision hardie et a tout laissé derrière lui.

To have guts.

This guy has hardies; he didn't hesitate to approach danger.

Ce type a du hardies, il n'a pas hésité à s'approcher du danger.