D'innocence (en. Of innocence)

/d‿in.nɔ.sã.s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Innocence refers to the condition of a person who is not guilty of a reprehensible act.

The innocence of children is often highlighted.

L'innocence des enfants est souvent mise en avant.

Innocence can also denote a naivety or ignorance of the realities of the world.

His candor and innocence touched everyone.

Sa candeur et son innocence ont touché tout le monde.

Term under which one can evoke moral purity.

He was wrongfully accused, thus defending his innocence.

Il a été accusé à tort, défendant ainsi son innocence.

The word comes from the Latin 'innocentia', meaning 'absence of malice'.

to lose one's innocence

Becoming aware of the harshness of life, often after a difficult experience.

perdre son innocence

regained innocence

Reference to a return to a state of purity or a new chance after a difficult period.

innocence retrouvée

to be of a flagrant innocence

To be completely unaware or naive in a given situation.

être d'une innocence flagrante

innocent

Qualifies a person who has not committed a fault.

innocent

guilt

State of a person who has committed a fault or a crime.

culpabilité

candor

Innocence and frankness of feelings.

candeur

To be naive

He is so full of innocence, he believes everything he is told.

Il est tellement d'innocence, il croit tout ce qu'on lui dit.

To have a light heart

After everything that has happened, she maintains a certain innocence in her attitude.

Après tout ce qui s'est passé, elle garde une certaine d'innocence dans son attitude.