No. 1,020 in French
espoir
Hope.
In a sentence
J'ai beaucoup d'espoir pour l'avenir.
I have a lot of hope for the future.
Here, 'espoir' is used to express an optimistic expectation for one's future circumstances.
Son discours a inspiré un nouvel espoir chez les citoyens.
His speech inspired new hope among the citizens.
In this sentence, 'espoir' signifies renewed optimism or faith in a collective context.
La lueur d'espoir brillait dans ses yeux malgré les difficultés.
The glimmer of hope shone in her eyes despite the hardships.
Here, 'espoir' is metaphorically described as a faint and emotionally impactful feeling during challenging times.
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