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fidèle

faithful, loyal

adjective fee-DEL Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: Latin fidelis (trustworthy)

Also means

accurate, true (of a copy)

Usage Note

Fidèle applies to people (un ami fidèle = a loyal friend) and things (une traduction fidèle = an accurate translation). It is also used as a noun to mean a regular churchgoer or a devoted follower. The adverb is fidèlement and the noun fidélité.

Examples

"Elle est restée fidèle à ses amis."

Natural Translation

She remained loyal to her friends.

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