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héroïque

heroic

adjective eh-roh-EEK Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Usage Note

Héroïque describes deeds, characters, or periods associated with great courage or legendary heroes. The diaeresis on the 'i' signals that the 'o' and 'i' are pronounced separately. The related noun héros (masculine) has a silent final 's', while the feminine héroïne also means 'heroin' (the drug), a distinction context usually clarifies.

Examples

"Son geste héroïque a sauvé la situation."

Natural Translation

His heroic gesture saved the situation.

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