French word

conforter

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃fɔʁte/

Meaning

  • verbreassure

Example

Cette victoire m'a conforté dans ma décision.

This victory reassured me that I had made the right decision.

Illustration for conforter (reassure)

More examples

Ce rapport conforte notre confiance dans le projet.

This report reinforces our confidence in the project.

Core concept

Solid evidence bracing a person's chosen path against doubt.

Common phrases

  • conforter dans sa conviction

    bolster someone in their conviction

  • conforter l'idée que

    reinforce the idea that ___

Similar words

confirmer: Confirm the accuracy of information, a judgment, or a fact using evidence.
renforcer: Give an opinion or position greater strength through added support or force.
assurer: Assure that an action will be carried out or that a result is certain.
valider: Approve something as valid or correct according to standards or evidence.

Definition in French

Rendre quelqu'un convaincu ou plus sûr de sa décision, de sa croyance ou d'une opinion en lui apportant des raisons, des preuves ou un soutien.

Word origin

French conforter derives from Latin confortare, built from con- 'together' and fortis 'strong', and later acquired its current figurative sense.

Usage tips

  • Conforter strengthens a belief or decision, whereas réconforter provides emotional comfort to a person.

Other meanings

  • reinforceverb
  • comfortverb

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