Confiant
Example: Elle est confiante avant son entretien important demain.
Definition
"Confident" describes a feeling of self-assurance and trust in one's abilities or qualities, often leading to a positive expectation about outcomes. For example, someone who is "confident" believes in their capacity to succeed, like being sure before an important interview.
Etymology
The word "confiant" comes from the French verb 'confier,' meaning 'to entrust.' It traces back to the Latin 'confidere,' combining 'con-' (with) and 'fidere' (to trust). Did you know? This root also gave rise to the English word 'confide,' highlighting the strong link between trust and confidence.
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"Confiant" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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