oser

Definition: to dare, venture

Je n'ose pas me promener dans ce quartier - I don't dare walk in this neighborhood

Comment osez-vous ! - How dare you!

Je trouve ce tableau fort insignifiant, si j'ose le dire - I find this painting quite insignificant, if I may (venture to) say so

Si j'ose m'exprimer ainsi - If you will / If you'll pardon the expression

J'ose croire que... - I like to think that...

Related: osé (adj) - bold, daring

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Pronunciation: [o zay]Audio Link