la

feminine

/fwa/

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Translation

faith

Word origin

From Latin fides ('trust, faith, confidence'), related to fidere ('to trust'). The same root gives English 'fidelity' and 'confide'.

Origin: Latin
Root: fides
English cognates: fidelity, confide

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralfois

Examples

She kept her faith despite all her trials.

l' .

You have to have faith in the future to carry on.

douceur.

The priest spoke of faith with great gentleness.

J' , cet .

I have faith in you, you will pass this exam.

, .

He signed the contract in good faith, hiding nothing.

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This word is part of lesson 26.