French word

optimiste

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔptimist/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoptimistic

Example

Il est optimiste malgré tout.

He is optimistic despite everything.

Illustration for optimiste (optimistic)

More examples

Nous restons optimistes malgré les difficultés.

We stay optimistic despite the difficulties.

Core concept

A steady outlook that sees a path from present trouble to a better result.

Common phrases

  • rester optimiste

    stay optimistic

  • se montrer optimiste

    act optimistic

  • toujours optimiste

    always optimistic

Similar words

confiant: Believing that things or personal efforts will succeed.
positif: Viewing events or situations from a favorable angle.
enthousiaste: Showing keen interest and intense enjoyment.
naïf: Innocently trusting, with little awareness of risks or hidden motives.

Definition in French

Qui croit que les événements prendront une tournure positive et anticipe des résultats favorables.

Word origin

French optimiste is formed from optimisme with the suffix -iste, while optimisme ultimately derives from Latin optimus, meaning 'best'.

Usage tips

  • In 'Il est optimiste', context can make optimiste sound mildly skeptical, meaning too hopeful rather than purely complimentary.

Other meanings

  • optimistnoun

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