dare

• Nom désignant un défi ou une provocation à accomplir une action risquée, audacieuse ou imprudente.

A noun referring to a challenge or provocation to perform a risky, bold, or foolhardy action.

1. Challenge to do something riskyB1informal

   A challenge or provocation to do something dangerous, bold, or foolhardy.

   Défi risqué

   • He accepted the dare to jump into the cold river.
   • She took the dare and climbed the tall tree.
   • The dare was to eat a whole jar of hot peppers.

   Synonymeschallengedefiancegoadincitementprovocationsummonstaunt

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le courage ou l'audace de faire quelque chose, ou pour défier quelqu'un d'entreprendre une action risquée.

A verb used to express the act of having the courage or audacity to do something, or to challenge someone to do something risky.

1. Have courage to do somethingB1formal

   To be brave enough to do something risky or challenging.

   oser

   • She dared to speak out against the injustice.
   • He didn't dare to jump from the high diving board.
   • Do you dare to try the spicy challenge?

   Synonymesmake boldpresumeventure

2. Challenge someoneB1informal

   To challenge or provoke someone to do something, often as a test of courage.

   Mettre au défi

   • His friends dared him to eat a whole chili pepper.
   • I dare you to ask her for a dance.
   • She dared me to climb the tallest tree in the park.

   Synonymeschallengedefygoadprovoketaunt