osé
daring, risqué
adjective oh-ZEH Rare
Origin: Past participle of 'oser' (to dare), from Latin 'ausare'.
Usage Note
Osé describes something bold or provocative — a risqué joke, a daring outfit, or a controversial artistic choice. The feminine is osée. It can be appreciative ('bold, gutsy') or disapproving ('too racy'), depending on context. The verb oser means simply 'to dare'.
Examples
"Sa robe était assez osée pour la soirée."
Natural Translation
Her dress was quite daring for the evening.
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