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    Candide (en. Candid)

    /kɑ̃.did/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is pure, innocent, without the malice or cunning found in many people.
    His candid gaze testified to his innocence.
    Son regard candide témoignait de son innocence.
    Who is not affected by cynicism or distrust.
    She approached the topic with a candid attitude, full of hope.
    Elle aborda le sujet avec une attitude candide, pleine d'espoir.
    Refers to a person whose frankness may seem illusory or naive.
    He is so candid that he believes everything he is told.
    Il est tellement candide qu'il croit tout ce qu'on lui dit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'candidus', meaning 'white', 'pure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a candid mind
    An open mind without prejudices.
    un esprit candide
    candid gaze
    A gaze that expresses innocence.
    regard candide
    candid attitude
    A way of acting that is frank and naive, without cunning.
    attitude candide

    Related Words

    candidly
    In a candid manner, with innocence.
    candidement
    candidacy
    Act of presenting oneself for a position or role, often with sincere intent.
    candidature
    candidism
    Attitude or philosophy of those who aspire to excessive sincerity.
    candidisme

    Slang Meanings

    Naive in his worldview.
    This artist is so candid that he never sees the dark side of things.
    Cet artiste est tellement candide qu'il ne voit jamais le côté sombre des choses.
    Honestly innocent.
    She has a candid attitude that is almost disarming.
    Elle a une attitude candide qui est presque désarmante.