French Word of the Day
croire
/KRWAHR/ • verb — 27th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to believe; to think that something is true
Examples
- Je crois que tu as raison.
(I believe that you are right.) - Elle croit aux miracles.
(She believes in miracles.) - Nous ne croyons pas cette histoire.
(We do not believe this story.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Présent | Passé composé |
|---|---|---|
| je | crois | ai cru |
| tu | crois | as cru |
| il/elle/on | croit | a cru |
| nous | croyons | avons cru |
| vous | croyez | avez cru |
| ils/elles | croient | ont cru |
Antonyms
- douter
- soupçonner
Croire is very common in everyday French when expressing belief, opinion, or trust. It is often followed by que to introduce a clause, or by à when meaning "to believe in" someone or something.
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