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    Confidence (en. Confidence)

    /kɔ̃.fidɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of self-security or confidence in one’s abilities.
    Having confidence in oneself is essential for success.
    Avoir confiance en soi est essentiel pour réussir.
    Relationship of trust between two people.
    Trust is the key to any strong relationship.
    La confiance est la clé de toute relation solide.
    Certainty and assurance regarding something.
    I trust that everything will be fine.
    J'ai confiance que tout ira bien.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'confidentia', from 'confidere' which means 'to have faith in'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give one's trust
    To place one's trust in someone or something.
    donner sa confiance
    to have confidence
    To be sure of something or someone.
    avoir confiance
    to lose confidence
    To stop believing in someone or something.
    perdre confiance
    to gain trust
    To gain someone's trust.
    gagner la confiance
    to reassure someone
    To reassure someone so they feel safe.
    mettre en confiance

    Related Words

    self-confidence
    Self-esteem and personal security.
    confiance en soi
    mutual trust
    Reciprocal trust between two partners.
    confiance mutuelle
    confidential
    Which must remain secret or private.
    confidentiel

    Slang Meanings

    To be at ease in a situation.
    He is always confident at parties.
    Il est toujours confiant en soirée.
    To have guts or audacity.
    He had the confidence to ask for a raise.
    Il a eu la confiance de demander une augmentation.