Osez (en. Dare)
/ozɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Having the courage or audacity to do something.
Dare to take risks to achieve your goals.
Osez prendre des risques pour atteindre vos objectifs.
Expressing the willingness to undertake a bold action.
They dare to face their fears.
Ils osent affronter leurs peurs.
Inviting someone to act without hesitation.
Dare to say what you think.
Osez dire ce que vous pensez.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ausare', meaning 'to dare, to have the audacity'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Dare to dream
Encouragement to have dreams and pursue them.
Osez rêver
Dare to be original
Inviting to be creative and different.
Osez l'originalité
Dare to say no
Encouraging to refuse a request one does not wish to accept.
Osez dire non
Related Words
dare
Basic verb meaning to have the courage to do something.
oser
audacity
Quality of someone who acts with courage and determination.
audace
courage
Moral strength that allows one to face danger or difficulty.
courage
Slang Meanings
To have the guts to do something.
He dared to ask for a raise.
Il a osé aller demander une augmentation.
To give oneself permission to act without fear.
Dare to speak in public, it's not that difficult.
Osez parler en public, ce n'est pas si difficile.