le espoir
hope
C'est le sentiment que quelque chose de bien peut arriver dans le futur.
Word: espoir
Language: French
Meaning:
The French word "espoir" means "hope" in English.
Explanation:
- Espoir refers to a feeling or expectation that something positive will happen, or a desire for a certain outcome.
- It can describe both the abstract concept of hope and a concrete instance or cause of hope (e.g., a hope for recovery, success).
Word Parts:
- "Espoir" is a noun.
- Originates from the Old French "espoir," derived from Latin "sperare," meaning "to hope."
Synonyms:
- espérance (another noun meaning hope or expectation)
- confiance (confidence, trust)
- optimisme (optimism)
- foi (faith - sometimes overlapping in meaning, especially in a religious context)
Antonyms:
- désespoir (despair, hopelessness)
- pessimisme (pessimism)
- doute (doubt)
Additional Usage:
- Espoir can also serve as a thematic subject in literature, philosophy, and psychology, often linked to human motivation and resilience.
- In sports or politics, "un espoir" can refer to a promising young talent or a hopeful candidate.
Summary:
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Hope |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Synonyms | espérance, confiance |
| Antonyms | désespoir, pessimisme |
"Espoir" embodies a positive expectation about the future and is widely used in both everyday language and more formal contexts.
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Examples
Chaque jour apporte un nouvel espoir.noun
Each day brings a new hope.
J'ai l'espoir de le voir revenir.noun
I have hope of seeing him return.
Sans espoir, la vie serait très difficile.noun
Without hope, life would be very difficult.
L'espoir grandit dans le cœur des gens après la bonne nouvelle.noun
Hope grows in people's hearts after the good news.
Elle garde l'espoir pendant les moments les plus sombres.noun
She keeps hope during the darkest moments.
Son cœur était plein d'espoir avant le voyage.noun
His heart was full of hope before the trip.
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