French Conversation · Level 23
90 words
French word
foi
Pronunciation
IPA/fwa/
Meaning
- feminine nounfaith
Example
Sa foi lui donne de l'espoir.
His faith gives him hope.
More examples
J'ai toujours eu foi en toi.
I have always had faith in you.
Core concept
A steady inner conviction directed toward a religion, person, idea, or cause.
Common phrases
avoir foi en
have faith in ___
perdre la foi
lose one's faith
Similar words
confiance: The feeling that someone or something can be relied on.
croyance: Acceptance of a fact or idea as true.
Definition in French
Conviction profonde, souvent liée à une religion, ou confiance intense envers une personne, une idée ou une chose.
Word origin
French foi comes through Old French fei and foi from Latin fides, meaning trust or loyalty, and retains both religious and broader senses of deep confidence.
Usage tips
- Foi is feminine, so the standard article is la, as in la foi and avoir la foi.