Example: Il a commencé à perdre confiance en ses capacités après l'échec.
Definition
"Perdre confiance" means to gradually lose belief or faith in one's own abilities, qualities, or reliability. It describes the process of becoming less assured or secure in oneself, often after facing difficulties or failures, as in losing self-confidence after an unsuccessful experience.
The phrase "perdre confiance" comes from French, where "perdre" means 'to lose' and "confiance" means 'confidence' or 'trust.' The term "confiance" originates from the Latin word 'confidentia,' meaning 'boldness' or 'trust.' Did you know? The word 'confidence' entered English through Old French, showing how languages share roots in expressing trust and self-assurance.
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To lose confidence