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    Espérances (en. Hopes)

    /ɛs.pe.ʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of believing that a favorable event will occur.
    The students' hopes were high for their exams.
    Les espérances des élèves étaient élevées pour leurs examens.
    What one hopes for, what is desired.
    The hopes for progress in this project are very optimistic.
    Les espérances de progrès dans ce projet sont très optimistes.
    A trust in a better future.
    His smile reflected his hopes for tomorrow.
    Son sourire reflétait ses espérances pour demain.

    Etymology

    From old French 'esperance', coming from Latin 'sperantia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to raise hopes
    To make wishes or expectations regarding a future event.
    lancer des espérances
    to lose hope
    To cease having hopes.
    perdre espoir
    to maintain hopes
    To maintain positive expectations about something.
    entretenir des espérances

    Related Words

    hope
    A feeling of expecting something good.
    espoir
    speranza
    Italian word for 'hope', often used interchangeably.
    speranza
    esperanto
    A constructed language meaning 'one who hopes'.
    esperanto

    Slang Meanings

    To have illusions.
    Don't get your hopes up, it's just a mirage.
    Ne fais pas d'espérances, c'est juste un mirage.
    To be overly optimistic.
    He has hopes well beyond reality.
    Il a des espérances bien au-delà de la réalité.