dare in French
dare in French is défi, oser, défier — dare means to have the courage or nerve to do something.
dare in French
défi
A challenge to prove courage.
oser
(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).
défier
(transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something).
oser
(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to.
affronter
(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to.
What does "dare" mean?
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verb To have the courage or nerve to do something.
"She didn't dare tell her boss the truth."
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verb To challenge someone to do something risky or difficult, as proof of courage.
"His friends dared him to jump off the high board."
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noun A challenge to do something that requires courage.
"He climbed onto the roof on a dare."
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dare in a sentence
- She didn't dare tell her boss the truth.
- Nobody dared interrupt the meeting.
- His friends dared him to jump off the high board.
- He climbed onto the roof on a dare.
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What is "dare" in French?
"dare" in French is défi, oser, défier. dare means: To have the courage or nerve to do something.
How do you use "dare" in a sentence?
Example: "She didn't dare tell her boss the truth." In French, "dare" is défi, oser, défier.
Are there other ways to say "dare" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "dare": défi, oser, défier, affronter.
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