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confident

/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

Exemples

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1

I feel confident that I can finish my homework today.

I feel confident that I can finish my homework today.

2

The applicant was very confident when answering the manager's questions.

The applicant was very confident when answering the manager's questions.

3

He is so confident that he can win the race easily.

He is so confident that he can win the race easily.

Famille de mots

Nom
confidence
Verb
confide
Adverbe
confidently
Adjectif
confident
Apparenté
confidant
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Con-fident' as moving forward 'With Faith' (Con = with, Fid = faith). You have faith in yourself!

Quiz rapide

She practiced her speech many times, so she feels ___ about the presentation.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : confident

Exemples

1

I feel confident that I can finish my homework today.

everyday

I feel confident that I can finish my homework today.

2

The applicant was very confident when answering the manager's questions.

formal

The applicant was very confident when answering the manager's questions.

3

He is so confident that he can win the race easily.

informal

He is so confident that he can win the race easily.

4

Confident students are more likely to ask questions during the lecture.

academic

Confident students are more likely to ask questions during the lecture.

5

We are confident that our new product will be a success in the market.

business

We are confident that our new product will be a success in the market.

Famille de mots

Nom
confidence
Verb
confide
Adverbe
confidently
Adjectif
confident
Apparenté
confidant

Collocations courantes

feel confident feel confident
confident about confident about
look confident look confident
confident in confident in
grow confident grow confident

Phrases Courantes

self-confident

self-confident

overly confident

overly confident

confident smile

confident smile

Souvent confondu avec

confident vs confidant

A 'confidant' is a noun referring to a person you trust with secrets, while 'confident' is an adjective meaning self-assured.

confident vs confidence

Confidence is the noun (the feeling), while confident is the adjective (describing a person).

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Notes d'usage

Use 'confident about' when referring to a specific task or result, and 'confident in' when referring to your trust in a person or a system.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I have confident' or 'I am confidence.' Remember to use 'confident' as an adjective (I am confident) and 'confidence' as a noun (I have confidence).

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Con-fident' as moving forward 'With Faith' (Con = with, Fid = faith). You have faith in yourself!

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'confidere', which means 'to trust fully'.

Modèles grammaticaux

confident + that clause confident + about + noun confident + in + person/thing
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, appearing confident is considered a key trait for success in public speaking and leadership.

Quiz rapide

She practiced her speech many times, so she feels ___ about the presentation.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : confident

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