fidèle
faithful, loyal
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/fi.dɛl/
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Cultural Note
'Fidèle' has the same form for masculine and feminine. Despite stereotypes about French attitudes toward infidelity, fidelity is valued in French relationships. However, France does maintain a more nuanced public discourse around the complexity of long-term fidelity than many Anglo-Saxon cultures.
📝 Example Sentences
Il est resté fidèle à sa femme pendant trente ans.
He remained faithful to his wife for thirty years.
La fidélité est la base de leur relation.
Faithfulness is the foundation of their relationship.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | fidèle |
| masculine | fidèle |
| feminine_plural | fidèles |
| masculine_plural | fidèles |