Hardiment (en. Boldly)
/aʁ.di.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
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.
With assurance and vigor.
He boldly expressed himself during the meeting.
Il s'est hardiment exprimé lors de la réunion.
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.