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    Lâcheté (en. Cowardice)

    [laʃte]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of someone who lacks courage.
    His cowardice cost the team dearly.
    Sa lâcheté a coûté cher à l'équipe.
    Action or behavior that demonstrates a lack of courage.
    He showed incredible cowardice by not defending his friend.
    Il a montré une lâcheté incroyable en ne défendant pas son ami.
    Attitude of someone who shies away from responsibilities.
    Cowardice in the face of truth is unacceptable.
    La lâcheté face à la vérité est inacceptable.
    Avoidance of conflicts or confrontations.
    His cowardice prevents him from asserting himself in important discussions.
    Sa lâcheté l'empêche de s'affirmer dans des discussions importantes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'lâCHE', meaning 'cowardly', derived from Latin 'laxus', meaning 'loose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cowardice of heart
    Lack of emotional bravery.
    lâcheté de cœur
    to act out of cowardice
    Making decisions based on fear rather than courage.
    agir par lâcheté
    confrontation of cowards
    Conflict where the parties avoid direct confrontation.
    confrontation de lâches

    Related Words

    coward
    Lacking courage.
    lâche
    courage
    Quality of being brave.
    courage
    cowardly
    Someone who is fearful, timid.
    peureux

    Slang Meanings

    Fearful
    Don’t be so fearful, show a little courage.
    Ne sois pas si craintif, montre un peu de courage.
    Flattered
    He flattered to hide his cowardice.
    Il a flatté pour cacher sa lâcheté.
    Fleeing
    He is a coward in all difficult situations.
    Il est un fuyard dans toutes les situations difficiles.