Mettre en doute
Example: Je commence à mettre en doute ses intentions réelles.
Definition
"Mettre en doute" means to start questioning or doubting the truth, reliability, or sincerity of something or someone. For example, in the phrase "Je commence à mettre en doute ses intentions réelles," it expresses beginning to doubt someone's real intentions.
Etymology
The phrase "mettre en doute" comes from the French verb "mettre" meaning 'to put' and the noun "doute" meaning 'doubt.' Together, it literally means 'to put into doubt,' reflecting the action of causing uncertainty about something. Did you know? This expression captures the act of placing a shadow of uncertainty over facts or beliefs.
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