nerve

• Nom désignant une fibre ou un faisceau de fibres de l'organisme qui transmet les impulsions de sensation et de mouvement entre le cerveau ou la moelle épinière et les autres parties du corps.

A noun referring to a fiber or bundle of fibers in the body that transmits impulses of sensation and movement between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.

1. Biological structureB1formalmedical

   A bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation and movement between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.

   Nerf (structure biologique)

   • The doctor examined the damaged nerve in his arm.
   • Nerves carry signals from the brain to the muscles.
   • She felt a sharp pain when the nerve was touched.

2. Courage or boldnessB2informal

   The ability to remain calm and confident in a difficult or dangerous situation.

   Courage, audace

   • He had the nerve to ask for a raise after only a month.
   • It takes a lot of nerve to speak in front of a large crowd.
   • She lost her nerve and couldn't jump off the diving board.

   Synonymesaudacityboldnessbraverycouragefearlessnessfortitudegritmettlepluckvalor

   Antonymescowardicefearfulnessspinelessnesstimiditytimidness

3. Audacity or impudenceB2informal

   Boldness or rudeness that is often considered inappropriate or disrespectful.

   Audace ou effronterie

   • She had the nerve to criticize my cooking after eating three servings.
   • He had the nerve to show up late without apologizing.
   • I can't believe you had the nerve to say that to your boss.

   Synonymesaudacityboldnessbrassbrazennesscheekeffronterygallimpertinenceimpudencepresumptiontemerity

   Antonymesbashfulnesscowardicehumilitymodestyshynesstimidity

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de donner à quelqu'un du courage, de la force ou de l'audace, souvent en le préparant à une situation difficile ou ardue.

A verb used to express the act of giving courage, strength, or boldness to someone, often in preparation for a difficult or challenging situation.

1. To give courage or boldnessC1formal

   To make someone feel brave or confident enough to do something.

   encourager

   • She nerved herself to speak in front of the large audience.
   • He nerved his team to face the difficult challenge.
   • They nerved themselves for the long journey ahead.

   Synonymesbraceemboldenencouragefortifyinspiritmotivatestrengthen

   Antonymesdauntdiscourageintimidateunnerve