espoir

Definitions of espoir
  1. noun
    the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
    synonyms: espérance
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    antonyms:
    désespoir
    the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
    types:
    optimisme
    the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
    type of:
    sens du toucher, sentiment, toucher
    the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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