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tête brûlée — meaning in English

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English meaning

foolhardy adj Recklessly bold, taking risks without any regard for danger.
hothead noun Someone who loses their temper easily or is quick to pick a fight.

Senses

tête brûlée is used for these senses in English:

foolhardy Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.
hothead One who reacts quickly and without thinking carefully first.

hothead — full definition

noun Someone who loses their temper easily or is quick to pick a fight.
noun Someone who acts on impulse without stopping to think it through.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.