confiance

Definitions of confiance
  1. noun
    a trustful relationship
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    type of:
    amitié
    the state of being friends (or friendly)
  2. noun
    a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable
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    type of:
    espérance
    full of hope
  3. noun
    the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
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    antonyms:
    méfiance
    the trait of not trusting others
    type of:
    caractéristique, trait de caractère
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  4. noun
    a feeling of trust (in someone or something)
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    antonyms:
    embarras, manque d'assurance
    lack of self-confidence
    type of:
    sécurité
    freedom from anxiety or fear
  5. noun
    complete confidence in a person or plan etc
    synonyms: foi
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    type of:
    croyance
    any cognitive content held as true
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