Douter
Example: Je doute souvent de la vérité de ses paroles.
Definition
"Douter" means to feel uncertain or have a lack of conviction about the truth or reliability of something. It involves questioning or being skeptical, as in doubting the truth of someone's words or statements.
Etymology
The French word "douter" comes from the Latin verb "dubitare," which means to hesitate or be uncertain. Did you know that "dubitare" is also the root for the English word "doubt"? The sense of hesitation and questioning has remained consistent through the ages.
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