Lâches (en. Cowards)

/laʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The fact of lacking courage, will, or commitment.
His cowardice prevented him from defending his ideas.
Ses lâches l'ont empêché de défendre ses idées.
The act of slackening in one's obligations or commitments.
He showed cowardice in his work.
Il a montré des lâches dans son travail.

Etymology

From Old French 'lachier', meaning to loosen, abandon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

decidedly cowardly
refers to someone who shows a blatant lack of courage.
décidément lâche
cowardly commitments
commitments made but not honored.
lâches engagements

Related Words

coward
Lacking courage.
lâche
cowardice
The quality of being cowardly.
lâcheté
courage
Moral strength that drives one to face difficult situations.
courage

Slang Meanings

Useless
He is really useless, always so cowardly.
Il est vraiment nul, toujours des lâches.
faint-hearted
Stop being faint-hearted and make a decision!
Arrête d'être faint-hearted et prends une décision!