Fais-moi confiance
The English phrase "trust me" is translated into French as Fais-moi confiance.
This phrase is used to ask someone to believe that you are honest or that your information is reliable.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the imperative verb faire (to make/do), the indirect object pronoun moi (to me) and the noun confiance (trust).
Which one should you use?
While Fais-moi confiance implies a deeper sense of relying on one's character or reliability, the phrase Crois-moi is more commonly used to mean "believe what I am saying right now."
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the form Faites-moi confiance when speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people.
Did you know?
- The word confiance shares a root with fiance (as in 'fiancé'), as both concepts historically relate to a promise or a pledge of faith.
- The noun confiance is a linguistic 'doublet' of the English word 'confidence', meaning they both descended from the same Latin root but took different evolutionary paths.
- While confiance means 'trust', the related word confiant can describe someone who is overconfident or presumptuous, depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Allez, fais-moi confiance !Come on, trust me.This example shows how to use Fais-moi confiance in an encouraging way.Tatoeba #3639415 by sacredceltic, translation #3549701 by CK
- « Fais-moi confiance », dit-il."Trust me," he said.This example shows the phrase being used in direct speech.Tatoeba #3328 by trotter, translation #1512 by brauliobezerra
- Tout ira bien, fais-moi confiance.Everything will be alright, trust me.This example shows how to use Fais-moi confiance to provide reassurance.Tatoeba #11823049 by calypsow, translation #10100867 by Ricardo14
- Faites-moi confiance, notre équipe est pleinement engagée à vous aider.Trust me, our team is fully committed to assisting you.
- Crois-moi, tu ne seras pas déçu, c'est vraiment génial !Trust me, you won't be disappointed, it's truly awesome!
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Example conversation
Manon is explaining a new shortcut to Hugo.
- ManonOn va arriver plus vite par ici.We will get there faster this way.
- HugoJe ne suis pas sûr que ce soit le bon chemin.I'm not sure this is the right way.
- ManonFais-moi confiance, je connais bien le quartier.Trust me, I know the neighborhood well.
- HugoD'accord, on essaye.Okay, let's try it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries confiance, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
