French Conversation · Level 86
60 words
French word
fidèle
Pronunciation
IPA/fidɛl/
Meaning
- adjectiveloyal
Example
Mon chien est très fidèle.
My dog is very loyal.
More examples
Elle est fidèle à ses amis.
She is faithful to her friends.
Core concept
A dependable presence that continues to support someone, follow a purpose, or reproduce a source accurately.
Common phrases
être fidèle à
be faithful to
ami fidèle
faithful friend
client fidèle
loyal customer
Similar words
loyal: Honoring commitments and relationships without betrayal.
dévoué: Willing to give sustained effort and care to a person or cause.
fiable: Able to be trusted to perform as expected.
Definition in French
Qui reste attaché et constant envers quelqu'un, quelque chose ou une idée, montrant fidélité dans son comportement.
Word origin
Fidèle is an inherited French form of Latin fidelis, whose base fides expresses trust and loyalty.
Usage tips
- French uses fidèle for regular customers and close reproductions as well as for loyal people or animals.
Other meanings
- faithfuladjective
Opposites
- infidèleunfaithfuladjective
- déloyaldisloyaladjective
Related words
- fidélitéloyaltynoun
- fidéliserbuild customer loyaltyverb
- fidèlementfaithfullyadverb