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courage

/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

couragenoun

courages

Translations

courage

It takes courage to speak the truth.

Il faut du courage pour dire la vérité.

Definitions

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.

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courageverb

couraged

Past Simple

couraged

Past Participle

couraging

ing-form

Archaic (mostly historical) transitive verb meaning ‘to encourage; hearten’.

Translations

Additional translations

couragerArchaïque.

Definitions

(archaic, transitive) To encourage or hearten; to inspire with courage.

The commander couraged his troops with bold words.

courageadjective

/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

Attributive use: modifying another noun (e.g., courage medal, courage award).

Translations

courageux

She made a courage decision in a difficult situation.

Elle a pris une décision courageuse dans une situation difficile.

Definitions

Relating to or denoting acts or displays of bravery.

She received a courage award for her heroic actions.

courageinterjection

Used as an exhortation to be brave.

Translations

Courage !

Courage! We are almost there.

Courage ! Nous y sommes presque.

Definitions

An exclamation urging someone to be brave or to persevere.

Courage! We are almost there.