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    Croirait (en. Would believe)

    /kʁwaʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have faith in something or someone.
    He would believe in his chances if he worked harder.
    Il croirait en ses chances s'il travaillait plus dur.
    To be convinced of the truth of an idea or information.
    She would believe that everyone agrees with her.
    Elle croirait que tout le monde est d'accord avec elle.
    To accept as true, without immediate proof.
    He would even believe the most incredible stories.
    Il croirait même aux histoires les plus incroyables.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'credere', meaning to believe.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I believe that
    expression used to express an opinion or certainty.
    je crois que
    believe in Santa Claus
    to believe in something fantastic or illusory.
    croire au père Noël
    believe as hard as iron
    to be firmly convinced of something.
    croire dur comme fer

    Related Words

    believe
    Verb in the infinitive meaning to have faith.
    croire
    belief
    Noun denoting the act of believing or an idea accepted as true.
    croyance

    Slang Meanings

    To believe in a whim.
    He would believe in a whim, especially when he is tired.
    Il croirait à une lubie, surtout quand il est fatigué.
    To believe that it’s serious.
    She would believe that it’s serious, but it’s just a joke.
    Elle croirait que c'est du sérieux, mais c'est juste une blague.