French · Emotions & Feelings
confiance
trust
Intermediatenoun · f
Definition
A firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone.
Example
J'ai confiance en toi.
I trust you.
Etymology
'Confiance' traces its origin to the Latin 'confidentia', meaning trust or reliance, adapting through Old French as 'confiance'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Confiance' is used in both formal and informal contexts, both in spoken and written forms, commonly in discussions related to relationships and social interactions.