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    Incrédule (en. Incredulous)

    /ɛ̃.kʁe.dyl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    In a state of incredulity, refusing to believe.
    He was incredulous in the face of his colleague's promises.
    Il était incrédule face aux promesses de son collègue.
    Expressing doubt or skepticism.
    His incredulous reaction surprised everyone.
    Sa réaction incrédule a surpris tout le monde.
    Unable to believe something.
    She remained incredulous in front of the tangible evidence.
    Elle resta incrédule devant les preuves tangibles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incredulus', meaning 'one who does not believe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be incredulous
    To doubt something or not believe in it.
    être incrédule
    incredulous gaze
    A gaze that shows doubt or skepticism.
    regard incrédule
    incredulous reaction
    A response that reflects incredulity or shock.
    réaction incrédule

    Related Words

    incredulity
    State of a person who does not believe, who doubts.
    incrédulité
    belief
    Affirmation of a conviction, of a faith.
    croyance
    skepticism
    Doubt or questioning of established truths.
    scepticisme

    Slang Meanings

    Strong doubt, or exaggerated mistrust towards something.
    He is so incredulous that he doesn't even believe in promotions.
    Il est tellement incrédule qu'il ne croit même pas aux promotions.
    Lack of trust in promises or statements.
    His incredulity prevented him from accepting the offer.
    Son incrédulité l'a empêché d'accepter l'offre.