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    Sincérité (en. Sincerity)

    /sɛ̃.si.ʁi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of a person who expresses their feelings and thoughts with honesty.
    His sincerity won over all his friends.
    Sa sincérité a conquis tous ses amis.
    An attitude of transparency and truthfulness in exchanges.
    Sincerity is essential in a relationship.
    La sincérité est essentielle dans une relation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sinceritas', derived from 'sincerus' which means pure, without mixture.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak with sincerity
    To express one's ideas or feelings in an honest manner.
    parler avec sincérité
    disconcerting sincerity
    A frankness that may surprise or disturb.
    sincérité déconcertante
    misplaced sincerity
    Being too honest in a situation where one should be cautious.
    sincérité mal placée

    Related Words

    sincere
    One who acts honestly and without deceit.
    sincère
    frank
    One who expresses their thoughts clearly without evasion.
    franc
    authentic
    One who is true, real, and not falsified.
    authentique

    Slang Meanings

    To say things as one thinks them.
    He is always frank, he really says what he thinks.
    Il est toujours franc, il dit vraiment ce qu'il pense.
    To be blunt in one's expressions.
    His way of speaking is too blunt, he should be more diplomatic.
    Sa façon de parler est trop brute, il devrait être plus diplomate.