French word

fidélité

Pronunciation

IPA/fidelite/

Meaning

  • feminine nounloyalty

Example

La fidélité d'un chien me touche toujours.

A dog's loyalty always touches me.

Illustration for fidélité (loyalty)

More examples

La fidélité à une marque se construit avec le temps.

Brand loyalty is built over time.

Core concept

A steady thread linking conduct to a person, principle, or standard over time.

Common phrases

  • carte de fidélité

    loyalty card

  • fidélité à la marque

    brand loyalty

Similar words

loyauté: An attitude of standing by a person or organization and not betraying them.
confiance: The feeling of trusting someone or something enough to depend on it.
attachement: A strong feeling of closeness to someone or something and a wish to remain near.
constance: Long-term steadiness in feelings or behavior, without changing direction.

Definition in French

Qualité ou disposition à rester fidèle à une personne, une idée ou une règle sur la durée.

Word origin

The French noun fidélité comes from Latin fidelitas, built on fides, meaning faith or trust, and developed the sense of steadfast loyalty or adherence.

Usage tips

  • The usual construction is fidélité à, with à introducing the person, principle, or standard to which fidelity is shown.

Other meanings

  • accuracynoun

Opposites

  • déloyautédisloyaltynoun

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