lafoi
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
épreuves.
She kept her faith despite all her trials.
l' .
You have to have faith in the future to carry on.
prêtre douceur.
The priest spoke of faith with great gentleness.
J' , réussir .
I have faith in you, you will pass this exam.
bonne , .
He signed the contract in good faith, hiding nothing.
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