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.