English–German

“confidante” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaʊ̯tə/

Example

Meine Vertraute hat mir ein Geheimnis anvertraut.

My confidante entrusted me with a secret.

Illustration for Vertraute (confidante)

How to say “confidante” in German

“Confidante” in German is Vertraute.

A person trusted with private thoughts and relied on for discreet advice.

Full entry for Vertraute: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Vertraute

Als Kind war sie meine Vertraute.

As a child, she was my confidante.

Tips for using Vertraute

  • Vertraute is a feminine noun and is capitalized; the corresponding masculine form is Vertrauter, with plural Vertraute.

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