noun

valour

VA-luh

Valour (noun) means Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. Example: “He was awarded a medal for valour after pulling two soldiers from the wreckage.”

noun

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

"He was awarded a medal for valour after pulling two soldiers from the wreckage."

How to use valour

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBravery, especially the kind shown in combat or extreme danger.

UK vs US

Spelled "valour" in British English, "valor" in American English.

Common pairings

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Word forms

valours plural

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor, related to valere, "to be strong".

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for valour

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Frequently asked questions

What does “valour” mean?

The word “valour” means great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. In plain terms, bravery, especially the kind shown in combat or extreme danger.

How do you pronounce “valour”?

“Valour” is pronounced VA-luh (/ˈvælɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “valour” in a sentence?

Here is “valour” used in a sentence: “He was awarded a medal for valour after pulling two soldiers from the wreckage.”

What part of speech is “valour”?

“Valour” is a noun.

Where does the word “valour” come from?

The word “valour” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor, related to valere, "to be strong".

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