le aveu
confession
Action de reconnaître ou d’admettre quelque chose, souvent une faute ou un secret.
Word: aveu
Meaning in English:
The French word "aveu" translates to "confession", "admission", or "acknowledgment" in English.
Explanation:
- "Aveu" refers to the act of admitting or confessing something, often something that was secret, hidden, or difficult to say.
- It can relate to emotions, guilt, mistakes, or truths that one reveals.
- In legal context, "aveu" can mean a formal statement or admission of guilt or fact.
Word parts:
- Root from Latin "ad-evādere" meaning "to go away to" or "to admit".
Synonyms:
- confession (confession)
- admission (admission)
- déclaration (declaration)
- aveu sincère (sincere admission)
Antonyms:
- déni (denial)
- refus (refusal)
- mensonge (lie)
Summary:
"Aveu" is a noun in French used to describe the act of confessing or admitting something through speech. It is often personal, emotional, or legal in nature, making the word applicable in various contexts involving truth-telling and acknowledgment.
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Examples
Voici un aveu important.noun
Here is an important confession.
Ses aveux ont surpris tout le monde pendant la réunion.noun
His confessions surprised everyone during the meeting.
Elle a accepté son aveu avec calme.noun
She accepted his confession calmly.
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