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    Espérance (en. Hope)

    [es-pe-rɑ̃s]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of waiting confidently for something favorable.
    His hope for success motivates him every day.
    Son espérance de réussite le motive chaque jour.
    Feeling of confidence in the future.
    Hope is often the driving force behind great achievements.
    L'espérance est souvent le moteur des grandes réalisations.
    Expectation of future happiness.
    She nurtured the hope of finding her friend.
    Elle nourrissait l'espérance de retrouver son ami.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sperantia', derived from 'sperare' which means 'to hope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose hope
    To stop expecting a favorable outcome or result.
    perdre l'espérance
    to place one's hope in
    To rely on someone or something to achieve a positive result.
    mettre son espoir dans
    to keep hope
    To continue believing that a good result is possible.
    garder l'espérance

    Related Words

    hope
    Feeling of expecting happiness or success.
    espoir
    expectation
    Action of remaining in anticipation of a future event.
    attente
    trust
    Feeling of certainty in a situation's good outcome.
    confiance

    Slang Meanings

    To have hope against all odds
    He always holds onto hope, even when everything is falling apart.
    Il garde toujours de l'espérance, même quand tout s'effondre.
    To be an idealist
    She is so mischievous, always full of hope.
    Elle est tellement espiègle, toujours pleine d'espérance.