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valeureux

valiant, brave

adjective vah-luh-RUH Rare
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Usage Note

Valeureux is a somewhat literary or elevated adjective meaning courageous and worthy. The feminine is valeureuse. It derives from valeur (value, worth, bravery). In modern French it sounds slightly archaic or ironic unless used in a clearly heroic or historical context.

Examples

"Un valeureux chevalier défendait la cité."

Natural Translation

A valiant knight defended the city.

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