believe

• Verbe signifiant accepter quelque chose comme vrai, avoir foi en son existence ou en sa réalité, ou estimer que quelque chose est probable.

A verb used to indicate accepting something as true or having faith in its truth.

1. Accept as trueA1formal

   To accept that something is true or real.

   croire (accepter comme vrai)

   • I believe every word she says.
   • Do you believe in ghosts?
   • He believes the story without question.

   Synonymesacceptbuycreditholdswallowtrust

   Antonymesdenydisbelievedistrustdoubtreject

2. Have faithA2formal

   To have religious faith or trust in something or someone.

   Croire (en Dieu, en quelqu'un)

   • Many people believe in God.
   • She believes in a higher power.
   • They believe in the power of prayer.

   Synonymesrely ontrust

   Antonymesdenydisbelievedoubtreject

3. Think or supposeA2informal

   To think that something is probably true or correct.

   Croire (penser, supposer)

   • I believe it's going to rain later.
   • She believes he is the right person for the job.
   • I believe we met before.

   Synonymesassumeconjectureconsiderdeducegatherguessholdimagineinfermaintainpresumespeculatesupposesurmisethink

   Antonymesdisbelievedistrustdoubtquestion

Variantes phrasalbelieve in