La confiance
Example: La confiance entre amis est essentielle pour une bonne relation.
Definition
"La confiance" refers to the feeling or belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. It is essential in relationships, as shown in the phrase 'La confiance entre amis est essentielle pour une bonne relation,' meaning trust between friends is crucial for a good relationship.
Etymology
"La confiance" comes from the Latin word 'confidentia,' which means 'firmly trusting' or 'boldness.' The term evolved through Old French, where it retained the sense of trust and reliance. Did you know that the root 'confidere' literally means 'to have full trust' or 'to trust completely'?
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"La confiance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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