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• Qualifie une personne, une action ou une initiative qui fait preuve d'audace, de courage et d'assurance, prête à prendre des risques ou à défier les conventions.

Describes a person or action that is confident, courageous, and willing to take risks.

1. Brave or confidentB1formal

   Showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

   Courageux, audacieux

   • She made a bold decision to start her own company.
   • The explorer was bold enough to venture into the unknown jungle.
   • His bold speech inspired the entire audience.

   Synonymesaudaciousbraveconfidentcourageousdaringfearlessheroicintrepidpluckyvaliant

   Antonymescowardlycravendastardlyfaintheartedfearfulmeekreticentshrinkingtimidtimorous

2. Striking or vividB1formal

   Having a strong, clear, or vivid appearance, often used for colors or designs.

   Frappant ou vif

   • She wore a bold red dress to the party.
   • The artist used bold brushstrokes in the painting.
   • The logo features bold colors that stand out.

   Synonymesbrightdistincteye-catchingflashyforcefulprominentpronouncedstrikingstrongvivid

   Antonymesfaintmutedpalesoftsubtle

3. Impertinent or forwardB2informal

   Showing a lack of respect or being too confident in a rude way.

   Impudent, effronté

   • He gave a bold reply to his teacher, which got him in trouble.
   • Her bold comments offended some of the guests.
   • It was bold of him to interrupt the speaker.

   Synonymesaudaciousbrazencheekyforwardfreshimpudentinsolentpertpresumptuoussaucy

   Antonymesbashfulcourteousdeferentialhumblemeekpoliterespectfulretiringshytimid

• Nom désignant un style de caractères ou de texte plus épais et plus sombre que le texte environnant, utilisé pour mettre en valeur.

A noun referring to a typeface or style of text that is thicker and darker than the surrounding text, used for emphasis.

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1. Bold typefaceB1formal

   A typeface that is thicker and darker than the regular version, used for emphasis.

   Gras (typographie)

   • The title is printed in bold.
   • Use bold for the headings in your document.
   • The key terms are highlighted in bold.

   Synonymesblackboldfaceheavy