prouesse

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French prouesse, from Old French proece, proeche, proesce. See preux and -esse.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pʁu.ɛs/
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Rhymes: -ɛs
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Noun

prouesse f (plural prouesses)

(usually in the singular) prowess; bravery; valiance; derring-do
Coordinate term: tour de force

Further reading

“prouesse”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

Anagrams

repousse, repoussé

Middle French

Etymology

From Old French proeche, proesce.

Noun

prouesse f (plural prouesses)

(usually in the singular) prowess; bravery; valiance

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