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    N'osant (en. Not daring)

    /n.o.zɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who lacks the courage or boldness to act.
    He was n'osant in the face of the challenges that presented themselves to him.
    Il était n'osant devant les défis qui se présentaient à lui.
    Describes a hesitant or very cautious person.
    She is n'osant when it comes to making important decisions.
    Elle est n'osant quand il s'agit de prendre des décisions importantes.

    Etymology

    Formed from the negation 'ne' and the verb 'oser' in the present participle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    n'osant pas
    Who refuses to act out of apprehension.
    n'osant pas
    being n'osant
    To be in a position of hesitation or indecision.
    être n'osant

    Related Words

    oser
    To have the courage to do something.
    oser
    audacity
    The quality of someone who dares, who has courage.
    audace
    courage
    Moral strength that allows one to overcome fear.
    courage

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who never takes risks.
    This friend is really n'osant, he always refuses to step out of his comfort zone.
    Cet ami est vraiment n'osant, il refuse toujours de sortir de sa zone de confort.
    A false brave.
    He acts proud, but in reality, he's a n'osant.
    Il fait le fier, mais en réalité, c'est un n'osant.