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    Hardiesse (en. Boldness)

    /aʁ.di.s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Audacity and courage in actions or decisions.
    His boldness allowed him to take on challenges that others would have avoided.
    Sa hardiesse lui a permis de relever des défis que d'autres auraient évités.
    Recklessness, the ability to act without fear.
    He showed boldness by daring to contradict his superior's opinion.
    Il a fait preuve de hardiesse en osant contredire l'avis de son supérieur.
    An act of bravery or audacity.
    The team demonstrated incredible boldness during the competition.
    L'équipe a montré une hardiesse incroyable lors de la compétition.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin, from the word 'audacia' meaning boldness, hardiness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the audacity to
    to dare to do something difficult or risky.
    avoir la hardiesse de
    to show boldness
    to show courage or audacity.
    faire preuve de hardiesse
    the boldness of the statement
    insistence or frankness in speech.
    la hardiesse du propos

    Related Words

    bold
    One who has audacity, courage.
    hardi
    boldness
    The quality of being bold or audacious.
    boldesse
    intrepid
    One who does not feel fear, who is audacious.
    intrépide

    Slang Meanings

    To have guts
    He really has guts to defend his ideas like that.
    Il a vraiment du cran de défendre ses idées comme ça.
    To have nerve
    She has the nerve to embark on this adventure.
    Elle a du gage de se lancer dans cette aventure.