Hardiment (en. Boldly)

/aʁ.di.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
With assurance and vigor.
He boldly expressed himself during the meeting.
Il s'est hardiment exprimé lors de la réunion.
In a bold or fearless manner.
He acted boldly to defend his ideas.
Il a agi hardiment pour défendre ses idées.
Without fear, with determination.
She boldly faced the obstacles in her path.
Elle a hardiment affronté les obstacles sur son chemin.

Etymology

From Old French 'hardiment', from 'hard', meaning bold.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act boldly
Act with assurance and confidence.
agissez hardiment
speak boldly
To express one's thoughts boldly.
parler hardiment

Related Words

bold
Who shows boldness.
hardi
boldness
Ability to act with courage.
audace

Slang Meanings

To do something crazy without hesitation.
He made that decision boldly, not caring about the consequences.
Il a pris cette décision hardiment, sans se soucier des conséquences.