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skepticism in French

skepticism in French is scepticisme — skepticism means a questioning, doubtful attitude toward claims that aren't backed by solid evidence.

skepticism in French

scepticisme
noun

What does "skepticism" mean?

  1. noun A questioning, doubtful attitude toward claims that aren't backed by solid evidence.
    "She read the ad with skepticism and asked to see proof."
  2. noun A philosophical position holding that certain or absolute knowledge is impossible.
    "In philosophy class, we debated whether skepticism means we can never truly know anything."
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skepticism in a sentence

  • She read the ad with skepticism and asked to see proof.
  • There was some skepticism in the room when he promised the project would finish early.
  • In philosophy class, we debated whether skepticism means we can never truly know anything.
  • Her paper explained how skepticism challenges the idea of certain knowledge.

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What is "skepticism" in French?
"skepticism" in French is scepticisme. skepticism means: A questioning, doubtful attitude toward claims that aren't backed by solid evidence.
How do you use "skepticism" in a sentence?
Example: "She read the ad with skepticism and asked to see proof." In French, "skepticism" is scepticisme.
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