B2 verb Neutre

bravery

/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/

Bravery is the quality of spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fear. It involves the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand stressful or frightening situations.

Exemples

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1

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

2

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

3

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

Famille de mots

Nom
bravery
Verb
brave
Adverbe
bravely
Adjectif
brave
Apparenté
braveness
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Astuce mémo

Think of a Knight in an ARMORY. He must have BRAVERY to wear the ARMOR and fight.

Quiz rapide

The firefighter was recognized for his ______ after saving three people from the burning building.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bravery

Exemples

1

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

everyday

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

2

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

formal

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

3

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

informal

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

4

Historical accounts of the war often emphasize the bravery of the infantry units.

academic

Historical accounts of the war often emphasize the bravery of the infantry units.

5

It takes professional bravery to admit a mistake that cost the company a client.

business

It takes professional bravery to admit a mistake that cost the company a client.

Famille de mots

Nom
bravery
Verb
brave
Adverbe
bravely
Adjectif
brave
Apparenté
braveness

Collocations courantes

act of bravery act of bravery
show bravery show bravery
award for bravery award for bravery
exceptional bravery exceptional bravery
moral bravery moral bravery

Phrases Courantes

put on a brave face

put on a brave face

brave the elements

brave the elements

fortune favors the brave

fortune favors the brave

Souvent confondu avec

bravery vs bravado

Bravery is actual courage in the face of danger, while bravado is a false or exaggerated show of courage meant to impress others.

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Notes d'usage

Bravery is typically an uncountable noun used to describe a general quality. When referring to specific instances, it is often paired with the word 'act' as in 'an act of bravery'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the adjective 'brave' as a noun. For example, they might say 'He showed much brave' instead of 'He showed much bravery'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a Knight in an ARMORY. He must have BRAVERY to wear the ARMOR and fight.

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Origine du mot

From the Middle French 'braverie', which originally meant 'splendor' or 'showiness', based on the adjective 'brave'.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun often modified by adjectives (e.g., incredible bravery) used in the pattern 'bravery in the face of [something]'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, bravery is traditionally associated with military honors and medals awarded for service.

Quiz rapide

The firefighter was recognized for his ______ after saving three people from the burning building.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bravery

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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