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    Douter (en. Doubt)

    /du.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have doubts about the truth of something.
    He doubts his friend's intentions.
    Il doute des intentions de son ami.
    To feel hesitation or apprehension.
    She doubts her ability to pass the exam.
    Elle doute de ses capacités à réussir l'examen.
    To express a lack of confidence or certainty.
    We doubt that this project is viable.
    Nous doutons que ce projet soit viable.
    To question a statement or belief.
    He started to doubt the truth of his memories.
    Il a commencé à douter de la véracité de ses souvenirs.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'douter', derived from Latin 'dubitare', meaning 'to hesitate' or 'to question'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    doubt oneself
    To experience a lack of self-confidence.
    douter de soi
    doubt something
    To have doubts about the truth or trustworthiness of something.
    douter de quelque chose

    Related Words

    uncertainty
    The state of being uncertain or doubtful.
    incertitude
    mistrust
    An attitude of suspicion or distrust towards something or someone.
    méfiance
    questioning
    The act of asking questions or doubting.
    questionnement

    Slang Meanings

    To seriously doubt
    I really doubt it.
    J'en doute vraiment.
    To be skeptical
    Honestly, I doubt this story.
    Franchement, je doute de cette histoire.