Croyez (en. Believe)

/kʁoje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To have for sure, to consider as true.
You believe in the future.
Vous croyez en l'avenir.
To accept a statement as true.
They believe what they are told.
Ils croient ce qu'on leur dit.
To hold as true despite doubts.
We believe in justice.
Nous croyons en la justice.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'credere', which means 'to believe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do you believe?
A request to verify if someone thinks the same way.
Croyez-vous?
I do not believe.
Used to express doubt or disagreement.
Je ne crois pas.
As you wish, believe what you want.
Indicates that one allows freedom of belief.
Comme vous voudrez, croyez ce que vous voulez.

Related Words

believe
To accept something as true or real.
croire
belief
The conviction that something is true.
croyance
creed
A set of beliefs or doctrines.
crédo

Slang Meanings

To have confidence in something doubtful.
Do you really believe that? It's a bit light, isn't it?
Tu crois vraiment ça? C'est un peu léger, non?
To express skewed skepticism.
Oh yes, believe it if you want, but I have doubts.
Ah oui, crois-y si tu veux, mais moi j'ai des doutes.