D'espérance (en. Of hope)
/dez.pe.ʁɑ̃s/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State of one who hopes.
Hope is a fundamental approach in life.
L'espoir est une démarche fondamentale dans la vie.
Confidence in a better future.
He lived in hope of a bright future.
Il a vécu dans l'espoir d'un avenir radieux.
Expectation of a positive outcome.
She still nurtures the hope of finding her friend.
Elle nourrit toujours l'espoir de retrouver son ami.
Etymology
From Latin 'sperantia', derived from 'sperare' which means to hope.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hope
while waiting for something positive.
à l'espoir
to have hope
to feel a sense of positive anticipation.
avoir de l'espoir
hopeless
without expectation of a favorable outcome.
sans espoir
Related Words
hope
Feeling of anticipating something good.
espoir
to hope
Waiting with confidence.
espérer
optimism
Disposition to see the best in everything.
optimisme
Slang Meanings
Stay positive
When times are tough, you have to stay positive and remain hopeful.
Quand les temps sont durs, il faut garder la pêche et rester d'espoir.
Believe in miracles
Even when everything seems lost, he continues to believe in miracles.
Même quand tout semble perdu, il continue de croire au miracle.