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Pronunciation / Transliteration: va-jɑ̃s
"Il a fait preuve d'une grande vaillance au combat."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Valiance" is said worldwide
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vaillance
Transliteration: va-jɑ̃s
"Il a fait preuve d'une grande vaillance au combat."
Tapferkeit
Transliteration: ˈtap͡fɐkaɪ̯t
"Seine Tapferkeit im Kampf wurde mit einer Medaille ausgezeichnet."
valenza
Transliteration: vaˈlɛntsa
"Agì con grande valenza di fronte al pericolo."
valía
Transliteration: baˈli.a
"Demostró gran valía al defender sus ideales."
valência
Transliteration: vaˈlẽ.sjɐ
"A sua valência foi reconhecida por todos."
वीरता
Transliteration: veerata
"सैनिकों ने युद्ध में अद्भुत वीरता का परिचय दिया।"
英勇
Transliteration: yīng yǒng
"他在危急关头表现出极大的英勇。"
용기
Transliteration: yong-gi
"그의 놀라운 용기가 모든 이들에게 영감을 주었다."
勇敢
Transliteration: yūkan
"彼の戦場での勇敢さは称賛に値する。"
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