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    N'ose (en. Don't dare)

    /n‿oz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    does not dare to do something out of fear or lack of confidence.
    He does not dare to speak in public.
    Il n'ose pas parler en public.
    indicates a fragility or shyness in the face of a situation.
    She does not dare to ask for help.
    Elle n'ose demander de l'aide.
    expresses doubt regarding an action to be taken.
    He does not dare to move forward with a new project.
    Il n'ose pas s'avancer dans un nouveau projet.

    Etymology

    The verb 'oser' comes from the Latin 'ausare', which means 'to take the risk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    does not dare to ask
    expresses a reluctance to make a request.
    n'ose pas demander
    does not dare to act
    indicates an inability to take action.
    n'ose pas agir

    Related Words

    dare
    to have the courage to do something.
    oser
    hesitate
    to be undecided or uncertain.
    hésiter

    Slang Meanings

    to be afraid to do something in an informal context.
    He doesn't even dare to talk to that girl.
    Il n'ose même pas parler à cette fille.
    to not dare in a social context.
    It seems he doesn't dare to go out with us.
    On dirait qu'il n'ose pas sortir avec nous.