confidence

• Sentiment de sécurité et d'assurance en soi-même, ou croyance en la fiabilité de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.

A noun referring to a feeling of self-assurance, trust in one's abilities, or belief in the reliability of someone or something.

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1. Self-assuranceB1formal

   A feeling of trust in one's own abilities, qualities, or judgment.

   Assurance (en soi)

   • She spoke with confidence during the presentation.
   • He lacks confidence when meeting new people.
   • Practice will help you build confidence in your skills.

   Synonymesaplombassuranceboldnesscertitudecomposurecouragenervepoiseself-assuranceself-confidenceself-possessionself-reliance

   Antonymesdiffidenceinsecurityself-doubttimidityuncertainty

2. Trust in someone or somethingB2formal

   The belief that someone or something is reliable, good, or honest.

   confiance (en quelqu'un/quelque chose)

   • The public has lost confidence in the government.
   • I have complete confidence in her ability to lead the team.
   • He placed his confidence in the new system.

   Synonymesbeliefcredencefaithreliancetrust

   Antonymesdistrustdoubtmistrust

3. C1formal

   A secret or private matter shared with someone in trust.

   Confidence

   • She shared her confidences with her closest friend.
   • He betrayed her confidence by telling others.
   • They exchanged confidences over a cup of coffee.

   Synonymesdisclosuresecret