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    Oser (en. To dare)

    /ozé/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To allow oneself to do something bold or difficult.
    She doesn't dare to talk to him in public.
    Elle n'ose pas lui parler en public.
    To emphasize a risk or audacity.
    He dares to challenge authority.
    Il ose contester l'autorité.
    To express a will or desire in the face of a situation.
    We must dare to dream bigger.
    Nous devons oser rêver plus grand.

    Etymology

    From the old verb 'oser' derived from the Latin 'ausare', meaning 'to have courage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dare to say
    To have the courage to say something.
    oser dire
    dare to try
    To try something without fear.
    oser tenter
    dare to dream
    To have the audacity to make ambitious dreams.
    oser rêver

    Related Words

    audacity
    Quality of a person who acts with courage and determination.
    audace
    courage
    Ability to face fear or pain.
    courage
    risk
    Possibility of facing a disadvantage or danger.
    risque

    Slang Meanings

    To take bold initiatives in an informal context.
    He really dared with that crazy idea.
    Il a vraiment osé avec cette idée folle.
    To do something unlikely or risky.
    Did you dare to ask him that?
    Tu as osé de lui demander ça ?