brave — meaning in English

English meaning

• fearless adj Showing no fear; brave.
• gallant adj Brave and honorable, especially in the face of danger.

Senses

brave is used for these senses in English:

• fearless Without fear.
• gallant Brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.

gallant — full definition

1. adj Brave and honorable, especially in the face of danger.
2. adj Polite and attentive toward women, in an old-fashioned, chivalrous way.
3. noun A man who is polite, attentive, and chivalrous toward women.

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