noun

la confiance

confidence · trust

C'est le fait de croire que quelqu'un ou quelque chose est fiable et honnête.

Definition & meaning

Confiance is a feminine noun meaning trust or confidence.

It can describe trust in a person, organization, or thing: trust in someone.
It can also mean self-confidence or assurance in one’s own abilities.
In some contexts, it means a sense of security or ease around someone.

Grammar & Word origin

Confiance is a feminine noun: la confiance. It is related to the verb confier , “to entrust” or “to confide,” and ultimately derives from Latin confidentia, “trust” or “reliance.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

assurance — often emphasizes certainty or self-assurance more than trust in another person.
foi — can mean faith or strong belief, and may have a religious sense.
crédit — means trust or credibility in certain contexts, especially when someone’s reliability or word is believed.

Antonyms:

méfiance — suspicion or wariness toward someone; the most direct opposite when trust is lacking.
défiance — distrust or a more active attitude of mistrust.
doute — doubt or uncertainty; it may weaken trust but does not necessarily mean suspicion.

Common phrases & collocations

avoir confiance en quelqu’un / quelque chose — to trust someone or have confidence in something.
faire confiance à quelqu’un — to place one’s trust in someone.
prendre confiance en soi — to gain self-confidence.
mettre quelqu’un en confiance — to put someone at ease and help them feel comfortable.
en toute confiance — with complete trust or confidence.