le doute
doubt
C'est quand on n'est pas sûr de quelque chose ou qu'on hésite à croire une information.
The French word "doute" translates to "doubt" in English.
Meaning:
- Doute (noun, masculine) refers to a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about the truth or reliability of something.
- Example: J'ai des doutes sur sa décision. → I have doubts about his decision.
- It can also mean skepticism or a questioning attitude.
Parts:
- The word is a noun.
- It originates from the Latin word dubitare, meaning "to doubt."
Synonyms:
- incertitude (uncertainty)
- hésitation (hesitation)
- méfiance (mistrust)
- scepticisme (skepticism)
Antonyms:
- certitude (certainty)
- confiance (trust)
- conviction (conviction)
- assurance (assurance)
Usage Notes:
- "Doute" is often used in both formal and informal context to express hesitation related to belief, decision-making, or trust.
- It can be abstract (e.g., doubt about a belief) or concrete (e.g., doubt about a fact).
In summary: "doute" expresses an internal state of questioning or uncertainty. It has broad use in discussions involving belief, decisions, beliefs, and truthfulness.
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Examples
Le doute se lit dans ses yeux.noun
Doubt can be seen in his eyes.
J'ai encore un doute.noun
I still have a doubt.
Ses paroles ont éveillé un léger doute chez moi.noun
His words aroused a slight doubt in me.
As-tu des doutes sur son honnêteté ?noun
Do you have any doubts about his honesty?
Son doute a disparu après le test.noun
His doubt disappeared after the test.
Le doute l'empêche de choisir.noun
Doubt prevents him from choosing.
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