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temerity in French

temerity in French is témérité — temerity means bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.

temerity in French

témérité
noun
(uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

What does "temerity" mean?

  1. noun Bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.
    "I am surprised that you, sir, a man of letters yourself, should have the temerity so to interrupt the progress of science."
  2. noun A particular action that shows foolish bravery.
  3. noun Rude boldness towards someone; a lack of respect.
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temerity in a sentence

  • I am surprised that you, sir, a man of letters yourself, should have the temerity so to interrupt the progress of science.

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What is "temerity" in French?
"temerity" in French is témérité. temerity means: Bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.
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