/fi.dɛl/

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Translation

faithful, loyal; accurate

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Word origin

From Latin fidelis ('faithful'), from fides ('faith, trust'). English 'fidelity' and 'confide' rest on the same noun.

Origin
Latin
Root
fidelis
English cognates
fidelity, confide

Grammar

Masc pluralfidèles

Examples

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He has been a loyal friend for twenty years.

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This dog stayed faithful right to the end.

paient .

Regular customers pay less here.

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She is true to her word.

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His translation is not very faithful to the text.

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This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 12: fidèle, région, amant and 7 more words.