courageux
/ku.ʁa.ʒø/
The English phrase brave translates to French as courageux.
The adjective is used to describe someone who is strong in the face of fear.
Meaning: strong in the face of fear (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular is courageux, and the masculine plural is identical to the masculine singular. For a female, use the feminine form courageuse and for multiple females, use the feminine plural courageuses.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ku.ʁa.ʒø/.
Did you know?
- While courageux means 'brave', the word brave also exists in French but often means 'kind' or 'honest' when describing a person.
- Calling someone un brave homme in French can actually be an insult, implying they are a 'simpleton' or 'good-natured but foolish'.
- The word courageux shares the same root as the English word 'core', as both stem from the Latin 'cor', meaning 'heart'.
Examples in context
- Tu as été courageux.You were brave.This sentence is useful for describing someone's past brave actions using courageux.Tatoeba #10562616 by Micsmithel, translation #2255257 by CK
- Tu es fort courageux.You're very brave.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that someone is very brave using courageux.Tatoeba #2228783 by sacredceltic, translation #2218476 by CK
- Il est fort courageux.He is very brave.This sentence is useful for describing a male as being very brave using courageux.Tatoeba #3652194 by sacredceltic, translation #291595 by CK
- Il est très courageux dans les moments difficilesHe is very brave in difficult times
- Les pompiers ont fait preuve d'une grande bravoure lors de l'incendieThe firefighters showed great bravery during the fire
- Il est tellement fort, il n'a peur de rienHe is so brave, he's not afraid of anything
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are talking about a firefighter's actions.
- NathanCe pompier est vraiment courageux.This firefighter is truly brave.
- ManonOui, il a sauvé beaucoup de gens.Yes, he saved many people.
- NathanManon, tu es aussi courageuse dans ton travail.Manon, you are also brave in your work.
- ManonMerci, c'est très gentil de ta part.Thank you, that is very kind of you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brave” translations and entries courageux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries courageux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
