Le doute
Example: Le doute m'a empêché de prendre une décision rapide.
Definition
"Le doute" refers to the feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about the truth, reality, or outcome of something. It can prevent someone from making quick decisions, as illustrated in the phrase 'Le doute m'a empêché de prendre une décision rapide.'
Etymology
The term "le doute" comes from Old French 'doute', which itself originates from the Latin 'dubitare', meaning 'to hesitate' or 'to be uncertain'. Did you know that the root reflects the natural human hesitation before making choices?
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"Le doute" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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