Doutez (en. Doubt)

[du.tɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To experience uncertainty or doubt about something.
She doubts the truthfulness of his testimony.
Elle doute de la véracité de son témoignage.
To question the validity or reliability of something.
They doubt his ability to pass the exam.
Ils doutent de sa capacité à réussir l'examen.
To not firmly believe something.
I doubt he will come to the party.
Je doute qu'il vienne à la fête.

Etymology

From Old French 'douter', coming from Latin 'dubitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to doubt oneself
To feel doubt about one's own worth or ability.
douter de soi
to have doubts
To feel uncertainties about something.
avoir des doutes
without a doubt
With certainty, surely.
sans doute

Related Words

doubt
Uncertainty or distrust about something.
doute
doubtful
That raises doubts, unreliable.
douteux

Slang Meanings

Doubt as a way of saying one is not sure.
Honestly, I doubt his intentions.
Franchement, je doutes de ses intentions.
Doubt in the sense of not believing in something.
I doubt all these promises.
Je doutes de toutes ces promesses.