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foi

faith

noun FWAH Less Common

Also means

trust

Usage Note

Foi carries both religious belief and personal trust. The phrase de bonne foi ('in good faith') is common in legal and everyday contexts. Note the homophones fois (time, occasion) and foie (liver) — three words French speakers must distinguish entirely by context.

Examples

"Elle a une grande foi en lui."

Natural Translation

She has great faith in him.

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