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    L’espérance (en. Hope)

    /les.peʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of positive anticipation regarding a future event.
    I have hope of passing my exams.
    J'ai l’espérance de réussir mes examens.
    Confidence in a better future.
    Hope is what drives us to move forward.
    L’espérance est ce qui nous pousse à avancer.
    Strong anticipation of something desired.
    With hope, everything seems possible.
    Avec l’espérance, tout semble possible.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'esperance', derived from Latin 'sperantia', which is derived from 'sperare' meaning 'to hope'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have hope
    To be optimistic in the face of a situation.
    avoir de l’espérance
    hope gives life
    Faith in a better future helps to overcome challenges.
    l’espérance fait vivre
    to be full of hope
    To be very optimistic and confident.
    être plein d’espérance

    Related Words

    to hope
    To have hope for something.
    espérer
    optimism
    Tendency to see things in a positive light.
    optimisme
    faith
    Conviction without proof, belief.
    foi

    Slang Meanings

    An exaggerated expectation
    He has hopes that have no chance of coming true.
    Il a des espérances qui n’ont aucune chance de se réaliser.
    Daydreaming
    His hopes are just unfounded hope.
    Ses espoirs, c'est juste de l'espérance sans fondement.