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How do you say courage in French?
How do you pronounce courage in French?
courage is pronounced /lə kuʁaʒ/ in French.
Example sentences
Le courage extraordinaire du pompier a sauvé la famille de l'incendie.
The firefighter's extraordinary courage saved the family from the fire.
Son courage admirable lui a permis de surmonter ses peurs.
His admirable courage allowed him to overcome his fears.
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Why is it masculine?
Courage is masculine in French. It derives from Old French "corage" (courage, heart, spirit), which comes from Latin "cor" (heart). While "cor" is neuter in Latin, the Old French suffix "-age" (from Latin "-aticum") typically produces masculine nouns in French, which explains why "courage" is masculine in modern French.
What is the French word for courage?
The French word for courage is le courage — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | coraggio | il | masculine |
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