sincère
sincere
adjective sahn-SEHR Less Common
Origin: Latin sincerus (pure, whole)
Also means
genuine
Usage Note
Sincère is the same form for both masculine and feminine, making it easier to use: un ami sincère, une amie sincère. The adverb sincèrement also means 'sincerely' in letter-closings. Sincèrement vôtre is a formal sign-off equivalent to 'Yours sincerely.'
Examples
"Il a été sincère dans ses explications."
Natural Translation
He was sincere in his explanations.
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