Sincères (en. Sincere)

/sɛ̃.sɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is honest, frank, and does not hide their feelings.
She is always sincere in her relationships.
Elle est toujours sincère dans ses relations.
Who is authentic, without artifice.
His smile is sincere.
Son sourire est sincère.
Expressing real feelings or intentions.
He made sincere apologies.
Il a fait des excuses sincères.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sincerus', which means pure, intact.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a sincere heart
To be an honest and kind person.
avoir un cœur sincère
to speak sincerely
To express one's thoughts and feelings frankly.
parler sincere
sincere promise
A commitment made with seriousness and honesty.
promesse sincère

Related Words

sincerity
Quality of being sincere.
sincérité
honesty
Character of someone who is honest.
honnêteté
authenticity
Character of what is authentic.
authenticité

Slang Meanings

To be straightforward
She is straightforward with her friends, always sincere.
Elle est cash avec ses amis, toujours sincère.
To be frank
He is frank; he always says what he thinks.
Il est franc, il dit toujours ce qu'il pense.