Doutais (en. Doubted)

/du.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To have doubts, not to be sure of something.

I doubted the truth of his story.

Je doutais de la véracité de son histoire.

To be uncertain or hesitant about an event or a decision.

He doubted his ability to pass this exam.

Il doutait de ses capacités à réussir cet examen.

To express reservations or skepticism.

She doubted that the project would be feasible within the allotted time.

Elle doutait que le projet soit réalisable dans les délais impartis.

From the Latin verb 'dubitare' which means 'to doubt'.

to doubt everything

To have no confidence in anything.

douter de tout

not to doubt for a moment

To be certain of something without hesitation.

ne pas douter un instant

to doubt oneself

To have uncertainties about one's own abilities.

douter de soi

doubt

State of not being sure, questioning the truthfulness or reliability.

doute

doubtful

Provoking doubts, uncertain.

douteux

indecision

State of hesitation, lack of certainty.

indécision

Not to have confidence in someone or something.

I seriously doubt his honesty.

Je doute grave de son honnêteté.

To have excessive doubts in a sarcastic manner.

Oh yeah, I doubt that's true.

Ah ouais, je doute que ça soit vrai.