No. 4,648 in French
osé
Daring, bold, or risqué.
In a sentence
Il a osé lui dire la vérité malgré les conséquences.
He dared to tell her the truth despite the consequences.
The word 'osé' here is the past participle of the verb 'oser,' meaning 'to dare.' It is used to indicate boldness or bravery in doing an action.
Sa tenue était très osée pour une soirée formelle.
Her outfit was very daring for a formal evening.
In this sentence, 'osé' acts as an adjective to describe something bold, unrestrained, or audacious, often in terms of personal appearance or behavior.
C'était une décision osée, mais elle a payé.
It was a bold decision, but it paid off.
The word 'osé' is used as an adjective to describe a choice or action that required courage or boldness.
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