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bold in French

bold in French is hardi, effronté, gras — bold means willing to take risks; confident and daring.

bold in French

hardi
adj
Courageous, daring.
effronté
adj
Courageous, daring.
gras
adj
(typography, of, _, typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.

What does "bold" mean?

  1. adj Willing to take risks; confident and daring.
    "It was a bold move to quit her job without another lined up."
  2. adj Strong and eye-catching in appearance.
    "The poster used bold colours to grab attention."
  3. adj Describing a heavier, thicker style of print text.
    "The keywords are printed in bold so you can spot them quickly."
  4. verb To make text appear in the thicker, bold style.
    "She bolded the heading to make it stand out."

bold in a sentence

  • It was a bold move to quit her job without another lined up.
  • The general made a bold decision to attack at dawn.
  • The poster used bold colours to grab attention.
  • The keywords are printed in bold so you can spot them quickly.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bold" in French?

"bold" in French is hardi, effronté, gras. bold means: Willing to take risks; confident and daring.

How do you use "bold" in a sentence?

Example: "It was a bold move to quit her job without another lined up." In French, "bold" is hardi, effronté, gras.

Are there other ways to say "bold" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "bold": hardi, effronté, gras.

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