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masculine

/ku.ʁaʒ/

#1189 of 5,000 Core 5000

Translation

courage

Word origin

From Old French corage, from Vulgar Latin coraticum, based on Latin cor ('heart'). In older usage the word covered the seat of feeling and intention generally; English 'courage' and 'cordial' share the root cor.

Origin: Latin
Root: cor
English cognates: courage, cordial

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralcourages

Examples

He had the courage to tell the truth.

Good luck with your exam tomorrow!

cette .

Facing this illness takes a lot of courage.

refus.

She lost heart after the third rejection.

admirable.

The firefighter showed admirable courage.

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This word is part of lesson 24.