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courage

UK
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

Translations

couragenoun
courages
pl
It takes courage to speak the truth.
Il faut du courage pour dire la vérité.
Synonyms
bravery
valor
fortitude
daring
audacity
intrepidity
fearlessness
heroism
Antonyms
cowardice
courageverb
couraged
Past Simple
couraged
Past Participle
couraging
Gerund
Archaic (mostly historical) transitive verb meaning ‘to encourage; hearten’.
Additional translations
couragerArchaïque.
courageadjective
UK
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
Attributive use: modifying another noun (e.g., courage medal, courage award).
She made a courage decision in a difficult situation.
Elle a pris une décision courageuse dans une situation difficile.
courageinterjection
Used as an exhortation to be brave.
Courage !
Courage! We are almost there.
Courage ! Nous y sommes presque.

Definitions

couragenoun
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
She showed great courage by standing up to the bully.
Strength in the face of pain or grief.
He found the courage to continue after the loss of his loved one.
Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
It takes real courage to admit when you are wrong.
courageverb
(archaic, transitive) To encourage or hearten; to inspire with courage.
The commander couraged his troops with bold words.
courageadjective
Relating to or denoting acts or displays of bravery.
She received a courage award for her heroic actions.
courageinterjection
An exclamation urging someone to be brave or to persevere.
Courage! We are almost there.
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