Example: Pour avancer, il faut avoir le cœur net sur ses intentions.
Definition
"Avoir le cœur net" means to be completely certain or clear about something, especially one's intentions or feelings. It implies a desire to remove any doubt or confusion in order to make confident decisions or move forward without hesitation.
Translations
To be sure once and for all
Salir de dudas
Zekerheid hebben
Sortir de dubtes
Gewissheit haben
Etymology
The phrase "avoir le cœur net" literally translates to "to have a clear heart" in French. It metaphorically suggests having a heart free from doubt or confusion. This expression originates from the idea that the heart symbolizes emotions and inner truth, and to have it 'net' (clear) is to understand one’s true feelings or intentions clearly.
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To be sure once and for all