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    L'espérance (en. Hope)

    /lɛs.pe.ʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An expectation or trust in the future.
    His hope for success was intact.
    Son espérance de succès était intacte.
    A positive feeling that something good will happen.
    Hope is a form of expectation.
    L'espoir est une forme d'espérance.
    The promise or possibility of a better future.
    They placed their hope in the younger generations.
    Ils ont placé leur espérance dans les jeunes générations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sperantia', deriving from the verb 'sperare' meaning 'to hope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose hope
    To stop believing in something.
    perdre espoir
    to give hope
    To comfort or inspire trust in someone.
    donner de l'espoir
    to have hope
    To believe in a favorable outcome.
    avoir de l'espoir

    Related Words

    to hope
    To wait confidently for the fulfillment of a wish.
    espérer
    despair
    Absence of hope.
    désespoir
    optimism
    A resolutely positive attitude.
    optimisme

    Slang Meanings

    A wild hope
    Believing he will win the lottery is a wild hope.
    Croire qu'il va gagner au loto, c'est un espoir fou.
    Life expectancy
    His life expectancy has increased thanks to medical advancements.
    Son espérance de vie a augmenté grâce aux avancées médicales.