French Conversation · Level 87
60 words
French word
croyance
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁwajɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounbelief
Example
Sa croyance influence ses décisions.
His belief influences his decisions.
More examples
Elle défend sa croyance malgré les critiques.
She defends her belief despite the criticisms.
Core concept
An accepted idea that directs decisions and conduct.
Common phrases
avoir des croyances
hold beliefs
mettre en doute une croyance
cast doubt on a belief
croyance ancrée
firmly rooted belief
Similar words
opinion: An individual's view or judgment concerning a specific matter.
conviction: A deeply held belief that guides conduct and thought.
foi: Faith in a religious or spiritual being, power, or purpose.
Definition in French
Sentiment ou conviction qu'une personne tient pour vraie et qui guide son comportement.
Word origin
French formed croyance from croire, inherited from Old French creance and ultimately linked to Latin credere, by using the noun-forming ending -ance.
Usage tips
- Croyance can include religious belief, but foi more specifically denotes faith, especially in a religious context.