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    N'osa (en. Did not dare)

    /n o z a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lack the courage or audacity to do something.
    He did not dare ask for help.
    Il n'osa pas demander de l'aide.
    To express hesitation or fear of taking an initiative.
    She did not dare confess her feelings to him.
    Elle n'osa pas lui avouer ses sentiments.
    To undergo a restriction or prohibition that prevents action.
    They did not dare go out during the storm.
    Ils n'osèrent pas sortir pendant la tempête.

    Etymology

    Formed from the negation 'ne' and the verb 'oser' in the third person of the simple past.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he did not dare
    He did not have the courage to.
    il n'osa pas
    did not dare
    Literary expression for not having dared.
    n'osa point
    she did not dare say a word
    She did not dare to speak.
    elle n'osa dire un mot

    Related Words

    dare
    To have the courage to do something.
    oser
    audacity
    Courage or recklessness in action.
    audace
    fear
    Fear that prevents action.
    crainte

    Slang Meanings

    Fear of taking risks.
    He really did not dare when it came to speaking in public.
    Il a vraiment n'osa quand il s'agit de parler en public.
    Being too cautious.
    Stop hesitating and make the decision now.
    Arrête de n'osa et prends la décision maintenant.