French Conversation · Level 78
60 words
French word
confiant
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃fjɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveconfident
Example
Elle est confiante avant le spectacle.
She is confident before the show.
More examples
Il était trop confiant et a sous-estimé le problème.
He was overconfident and underestimated the problem.
Core concept
A steady inner footing that lets a person act without strain and trust what lies ahead.
Common phrases
avoir l'air confiant
look confident
être trop confiant
be overconfident
ne pas paraître confiant
not look confident
Similar words
assuré: Steady and unwavering in speech and conduct.
sûr: Certain that a fact or prediction is correct.
calme: Calm and composed in feelings and behavior, without haste or alarm.
Definition in French
Qui montre une assurance tranquille envers soi-même, envers quelqu'un ou envers l'avenir.
Word origin
French confiant developed from Old French confident, from Latin confidens, related to confidere, confiance, and confier.
Usage tips
- For trust in a person, French normally uses faire confiance à quelqu'un, while être confiant describes a person's state or manner.