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    Bonne-espérance (en. Good hope)

    /bɔn ɛs.pe.ʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Optimism, positive hope regarding the future.
    His good hope allowed him to overcome many difficulties.
    Sa bonne-espérance lui a permis de surmonter de nombreuses difficultés.
    Belief that favorable outcomes can be achieved.
    He approaches every project with unwavering good hope.
    Il aborde chaque projet avec une bonne-espérance inébranlable.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "bonne-espérance" comes from French, combining 'bonne' and 'espérance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be hopeful
    To be optimistic about a result.
    avoir bon espoir
    return of good hope
    Recovery of hope or optimism after a difficult period.
    retour de bonne-espérance

    Related Words

    hope
    Feeling of anticipation for a positive outcome.
    espoir
    optimism
    Tendency to see the positive in every situation.
    optimisme
    belief
    Acceptance that a certain outcome is likely.
    croyance

    Slang Meanings

    To feel great
    Today, he feels great thanks to his good hope.
    Aujourd'hui, il a la patate grâce à sa bonne-espérance.
    To be in the flow
    Since he found a job, he is in the flow, full of good hope.
    Depuis qu'il a trouvé du travail, il est dans le flow, plein de bonne-espérance.