earnest in French
earnest in French is ardent, sérieux, grave — earnest means serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
earnest in French
ardent
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
sérieux
Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
grave
Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.
gravité
Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
sérieux
Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
What does "earnest" mean?
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adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
"He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake."
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noun A sum of money paid in advance as a pledge or guarantee that a larger deal will go ahead.
"The buyer put down an earnest payment to secure the property."
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earnest in a sentence
- He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake.
- She spoke in an earnest, heartfelt tone.
- The buyer put down an earnest payment to secure the property.
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What is "earnest" in French?
"earnest" in French is ardent, sérieux, grave. earnest means: Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
How do you use "earnest" in a sentence?
Example: "He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake." In French, "earnest" is ardent, sérieux, grave.
Are there other ways to say "earnest" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "earnest": ardent, sérieux, grave, gravité.
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