courage

Definitions of courage
  1. noun
    the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
    synonyms: cran
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    intrépidité
    the trait of feeling no fear
  2. noun
    the trait of feeling no fear
    synonyms: intrépidité
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    peur
    the trait of being afraid
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    audace, cran, témérité
    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
    cran
    the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
    témérité
    fearless daring
    effronterie
    behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
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    bravoure, cran
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
  3. noun
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
    synonyms: bravoure, cran
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    lâcheté
    the trait of lacking courage
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    coeur
    the courage to carry on
    héroïsme, vaillance
    the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
    intrépidité
    resolute courageousness
    intrépidité
    the trait of feeling no fear
    fermeté, force morale
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
    audace, cran, témérité
    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
    cran
    the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
    cran
    fortitude and determination
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    esprit
    a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
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