French word

optimisme

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔptimizm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounoptimism

Example

Son optimisme est contagieux.

His optimism is contagious.

Illustration for optimisme (optimism)

More examples

Même en cas d'échec, il garde son optimisme.

Even in the event of failure, he keeps his optimism.

Core concept

A general outlook that treats good results as the natural direction of the future.

Common phrases

  • perdre son optimisme

    lose one's optimism

  • garder son optimisme

    keep one's optimism

Similar words

espoir: A desire for good things to happen in the future.
confiance: A sense that someone or something is dependable.
positivité: A way of thinking that emphasizes the favorable aspects of situations.
enthousiasme: Great interest and energy directed toward something.

Definition in French

Attitude générale consistant à croire que l'avenir ou les issues seront favorables.

Word origin

The French noun optimisme derives from Latin optimus, "best," combined with the productive suffix -isme.

Usage tips

  • French uses optimiste for a person or an adjective, while optimisme names the attitude or outlook.

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