Fortune favors the brave Meaning in English

expression

US

FOR-chuhn FAY-vurz thuh BRAYV

UK

FAW-choon FAY-vuhz thuh BRAYV

Definition

This expression means that people who take risks or act boldly are more likely to succeed or be rewarded.

Usage & Nuances

Often used to encourage taking risks or bold action. Slightly formal or literary. Similar expressions: 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained.' Used mostly when motivating or reflecting on success after courage.

• Spanish: la fortuna favorece a los valientes
• Portuguese (BR): a sorte favorece os corajosos - a sorte favorece os audaciosos
• Portuguese (PT): a sorte favorece os corajosos - a sorte favorece os audazes
• Chinese (Simplified): 幸运属于勇敢者
• Chinese (Traditional): 幸運屬於勇敢的人
• Hindi: साहसी का साथ भाग्य देता है
• Arabic: الحظ يساند الشجعان
• Bengali: সাহসীদের পক্ষে ভাগ্য - সাহসীদের সহায় ভাগ্য
• Russian: счастье благоприятствует смелым
• Japanese: 運は勇者に味方する
• Vietnamese: may mắn ủng hộ người dũng cảm - vận may thuộc về người can đảm
• Korean: 운은 용기 있는 사람 편이다
• Turkish: şans cesurlardan yanadır
• Urdu: قسمت بہادروں کا ساتھ دیتی ہے
• Indonesian: keberuntungan berpihak pada yang berani

Example Sentences

My teacher always says, 'fortune favors the brave.'

basic

If you want to start a new business, remember: fortune favors the brave.

basic

Tom jumped into the river to save the child because he believes that fortune favors the brave.

basic

She wasn’t sure about moving abroad, but in the end, fortune favors the brave.

natural

Whenever I hesitate, my dad reminds me, 'fortune favors the brave.'

natural

I know it’s risky, but hey, fortune favors the brave!

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