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    Témérité (en. Temerity)

    /te.me.ʁi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The character of a person who demonstrates boldness.
    His temerity led him to take unconsidered risks.
    Sa témérité l'a conduit à prendre des risques inconsidérés.
    Bold attitude in perilous situations.
    He showed temerity by confronting danger.
    Il a fait preuve de témérité en affrontant le danger.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'temeritas', meaning 'imprudence'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act with temerity
    To act without thought, in recklessness.
    agir par témérité
    to show temerity
    To show audacity or carelessness in one's actions.
    faire preuve de témérité

    Related Words

    temerarious
    Showing boldness, bravery, often without considering the consequences.
    téméraire
    recklessness
    Lack of caution, risky behavior.
    imprudence

    Slang Meanings

    To act without thinking of the consequences.
    He dove into this affair with a certain temerity.
    Il s'est lancé dans cette affaire avec une certaine témérité.
    To do something reckless but exciting.
    It was a temerity that was both frightening and electrifying.
    C'était une témérité à la fois effrayante et électrisante.