What does courage in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word courage in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use courage in French.

The word courage in French means courage, energy, Keep going!, bravely, courageously, be brave, be courageous, be brave enough to do , be courageous enough to do, Good luck!, show courage, show bravery, strong mother, brave mother, courageous mother, be undeterred by the dangers, lose heart, take your courage in both hands, gather your courage, summon your courage, summon all your courage, find the courage to do , pluck up the courage to do. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word courage

courage

nom masculin (bravoure)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est un garçon qui a beaucoup de courage.
This is a boy with a lot of courage.

energy

nom masculin (force, énergie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je n'ai plus le courage de finir ce travail.
I no longer have the energy to finish this job.

Keep going!

interjection (Tenez bon !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Courage ! Plus qu'un kilomètre à faire !
Keep going! Only one kilometre to go!

bravely, courageously

locution adverbiale (vaillamment)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Cet homme a traversé toutes les épreuves avec courage.

be brave, be courageous

locution verbale (être courageux)

Il faut avoir du courage pour se lever à 5 heures tous les matins.

be brave enough to do , be courageous enough to do

locution verbale (oser)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
L'employé a eu le courage de contredire son patron.

Good luck!

interjection (armez-vous de volonté !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Si vous voulez un rendez-vous avec ce spécialiste dans la semaine, bon courage ! Il te reste encore 75 pages de rapport à relire ? Bon courage alors !
If you want an appointment with the specialist within the week, good luck! You still have 75 pages of that report to proofread? Well, good luck!

show courage, show bravery

locution verbale (montrer de l'audace, de la bravoure)

Il a fait preuve de courage en plongeant pour sauver le garçon de la noyade.

strong mother, brave mother, courageous mother

nom féminin (mère courageuse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour élever ses enfants seule, il faut être une mère courage.
To bring up your children alone, you need to have a mother's courage and strength.

be undeterred by the dangers

locution verbale (agir avec détermination)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il n'écouta que son courage et sauta dans le lac pour sauver l'enfant qui se noyait.

lose heart

locution verbale (perdre force, espoir)

Il perdit courage en recevant sa lettre de licenciement.

take your courage in both hands

locution verbale (se motiver pour agir) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le comptable prit son courage à deux mains et frappa à la porte du directeur. Julien prit son courage à deux mains et demanda à Camille si elle voulait sortir avec lui.

gather your courage

locution verbale (agir avec détermination)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il rassembla son courage et décida d'exprimer son mécontentement.

summon your courage, summon all your courage

locution verbale (agir avec détermination)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les poilus s'armèrent de courage et repartirent à l'assaut.

find the courage to do , pluck up the courage to do

locution verbale (agir avec détermination)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il lui faudra trouver le courage de lui annoncer que son mari est décédé dans l'accident.

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