English–French

“confidant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃fidɑ̃/

Example

Après la dispute, elle a cherché son confident.

After the argument, she looked for her confidant.

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How to say “confidant” in French

“Confidant” in French is confident.

A discreet person kept close because personal matters can be safely entrusted to them.

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

Example sentences with confident

Après son licenciement, il s'est tourné vers son confident.

After his dismissal, he turned to his confidant.

Tips for using confident

  • The masculine form is un confident, while the feminine form is une confidente, whose final t is pronounced.

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