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🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

vaillance

Pronunciation / Transliteration: va-jɑ̃s

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Valiance/ˈvæl.jəns/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il a fait preuve d'une grande vaillance au combat."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Great bravery or valor, especially in combat or facing extreme danger.

    "The soldier was decorated for his exceptional valiance during the fierce battle."
  2. 2

    Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

    "She showed remarkable valiance in speaking out against systemic corruption."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old French noun 'valiance', originating from Vulgar Latin 'valentia', meaning strength or capacity, and rooted in the Latin 'valere' (to be strong or worthy). Entering Middle English in the 14th century, the term has historically maintained its association with bravery and courage, particularly in noble or military contexts.

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