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broncher

to flinch, to budge

verb brohn-SHEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Broncher appears most often in negative constructions: sans broncher means 'without flinching' or 'without batting an eye', a phrase common in both formal writing and everyday speech. The verb implies stoic endurance rather than simple movement.

Examples

"Il a accepté la critique sans broncher."

Natural Translation

He accepted the criticism without flinching.

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