Sincère (en. Sincere)

/sɛ̃sɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is unbiased, authentic.
His intentions were sincere.
Ses intentions étaient sincères.
Who manifests truth, honesty.
She gave him a sincere answer.
Elle lui a donné une réponse sincère.
Without deceit, without pretense.
A sincere friend is precious.
Un ami sincère est précieux.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sincerus', meaning pure, whole.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak sincerely
To express oneself in an honest and direct manner.
parler sincèrement
a sincere look
A look that shows a true intention.
un regard sincère
to act with sincerity
To conduct oneself with honesty and transparency.
agir avec sincérité

Related Words

sincerity
Quality of a person who acts with sincerity.
sincérité
frankness
Quality of a person who speaks their mind without reservation.
franchise
authenticity
Character of what is real and true to oneself.
authenticité

Slang Meanings

To be true
He is really sincere, not like some people.
Il est vraiment sincère, pas comme certains.
Frankly
Honestly, I think it's a good idea.
Franchement, je pense que c'est une bonne idée.