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    Espoir (en. Hope)

    /ɛspwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of anticipating something good that will happen.
    He has hope of passing his exam.
    Il a de l'espoir de réussir son examen.
    Hope can also refer to something we hope for.
    Her hope is to find a stable job.
    Son espoir est de trouver un emploi stable.
    To have hope for a better future.
    Citizens have hope for positive change.
    Les citoyens ont de l'espoir pour un changement positif.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'spes, spei' meaning hope.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have hope
    To be optimistic about a situation.
    avoir de l'espoir
    to give hope
    To inspire or bring optimism to someone.
    donner de l'espoir
    to hold hope
    To continue hoping despite difficulties.
    tenir espoir
    to lose hope
    To give up waiting for a good outcome.
    perdre espoir
    hope for the future
    Confidence in a positive future.
    espoir en l'avenir

    Related Words

    hope
    Anticipation of a desirable thing.
    espérance
    optimism
    Disposition to see the good side of things.
    optimisme
    belief
    Sustained conviction often without proof.
    croyance
    dream
    Vision of a desire or aspiration.
    rêve
    aspiration
    Burning desire or goal to achieve.
    aspiration

    Slang Meanings

    To have dreams
    He has dreams in his head.
    Il a des rêves plein la tête.
    To be in a fog
    I'm a bit in a fog right now, but I have hope.
    Je suis un peu dans le flou en ce moment, mais j'ai de l'espoir.
    To be positive
    He always stays positive, he has hope.
    Il reste toujours positif, il a de l'espoir.