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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This word is part of lesson 30.