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osé

daring, risqué

adjective oh-ZEH Rare

Origin: Past participle of 'oser' (to dare), from Latin 'ausare'.

Usage Note

Osé describes something bold or provocative — a risqué joke, a daring outfit, or a controversial artistic choice. The feminine is osée. It can be appreciative ('bold, gutsy') or disapproving ('too racy'), depending on context. The verb oser means simply 'to dare'.

Examples

"Sa robe était assez osée pour la soirée."

Natural Translation

Her dress was quite daring for the evening.

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