Si tu oses parler, ils pourraient ne pas rejeter ton idée immédiatement.
English: If you dare to speak up, they might not reject your idea immediately.
oser /ozˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "dare".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Action et Réaction
- Source term
- dare
- Translation
- oser
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | oser |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + oser
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent oser.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Action et Réaction.
Example Sentences
Comment oses-tu parler ainsi à ta grand-mère aujourd'hui!
English: How dare you speak to your grandmother like that today!
Elle l'a défié de sauter dans le lac glacé.
English: She dared him to jump into the freezing cold lake.
Il n'a jamais osé demander une augmentation à son patron.
English: He has never dared to ask his boss for a raise.
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