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/sɛ̃.sɛʁ/

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Translation

sincere, genuine, heartfelt

Word origin

From Latin sincerus ('clean, pure, unmixed'), used of wine or honey with nothing added. English 'sincere' comes from the same adjective.

Origin
Latin
Root
sincerus
English cognates
sincere

Grammar

Masc pluralsincères

Examples

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I am making you a sincere promise.

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His apologies seemed genuine.

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One true friend is worth more than ten neighbours.

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She had a sincere, calm look about her.

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Be honest with me, please.

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This word is part of lesson 47.