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téméraire

reckless, rash

adjective teh-meh-REHR Rare

Origin: Latin temerarius

Usage Note

Téméraire implies boldness that crosses into foolhardiness — it is stronger than courageux (brave) and carries a note of criticism. The related noun is témérité ('recklessness'). The adjective is invariable for gender: une décision téméraire.

Examples

"Cette manœuvre était vraiment téméraire."

Natural Translation

That manoeuvre was truly reckless.

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