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brave

/breɪv/

Translations

braveverb

braved

Past Simple

braved

Past Participle

braving

Gerund

/breɪv/

braver

She decided to brave the storm to rescue her stranded cat.

Elle a décidé de braver la tempête pour sauver son chat bloqué.

Synonyms

braveadjective

braver

Comp.

bravest

Super.

/breɪv/

courageux

The brave firefighter entered the burning building to save the trapped family.

Le pompier courageux est entré dans le bâtiment en flammes pour sauver la famille piégée.

Additional translations

vifPour les couleurs, au sens de « éclatant, intense ». Le terme s’accorde selon le contexte.

audacieuxS’emploie pour une personne prête à prendre des risques.

Synonyms

Antonyms

bravenoun

braves

/breɪv/

Countable; dated/offensive when referring to Native American warrior; also general sense ‘courageous person’.

courageuxNom collectif ou substantivé : « les courageux », « un courageux ». Pour une personne courageuse.

Fortune favors the brave.

La fortune sourit aux courageux.

Additional translations

guerrier amérindienSens daté et souvent offensant.

Definitions

braveverb

To face or endure (something dangerous or unpleasant) with courage.

She decided to brave the storm to rescue her stranded cat.

braveadjective

Possessing or exhibiting courage or valor; willing to face and endure danger or pain.

The brave firefighter entered the burning building to save the trapped family.

Showing a willingness to take risks; daring.

She made a brave decision to start her own business despite the economic downturn.

Having a strong or vivid appearance; impressive.

The brave colors of the sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.

bravenoun

A Native American warrior (dated, often offensive).

Several braves rode out ahead of the tribe’s main party.

A courageous person.

Fortune favors the brave.