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courage

courage

noun koo-RAHZH Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

bravery

Usage Note

Courage is used identically to English 'courage'. The common exclamation courage! on its own means 'hang in there!' or 'you can do it!' — used to encourage someone facing a tough task, much like 'good luck' in English. The adjective courageux/courageuse means 'brave' or 'courageous'.

Examples

"Il faut du courage pour parler en public."

Natural Translation

It takes courage to speak in public.

Literal Translation

It-is-necessary of courage for to-speak in public

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