candeur

L'enfant a raconté l'incident avec une grande candeur.
The child described the incident with great innocent frankness.
Le vendeur a profité de la candeur du jeune client.
The seller took advantage of the young customer's innocence.
Sa candeur lui fait parfois croire des promesses peu sérieuses.
Her naivety sometimes makes her believe flimsy promises.
Son sourire avait une candeur touchante.
Her smile had a touching innocence.
Il a reconnu son erreur avec candeur.
He admitted his mistake with guileless honesty.

Similar words

naïveté

ingénuité

innocence

L'enfant a raconté l'incident avec une grande candeur.
The child described the incident with great innocent frankness.
Sa candeur lui fait parfois croire des promesses peu sérieuses.
Her naivety sometimes makes her believe flimsy promises.
Il a reconnu son erreur avec candeur.
He admitted his mistake with guileless honesty.
Le vendeur a profité de la candeur du jeune client.
The seller took advantage of the young customer's innocence.
Son sourire avait une candeur touchante.
Her smile had a touching innocence.

ingénuité

innocence

naïveté

From Latin candor, first “brightness” or “whiteness”, later moral openness.

What does candeur mean?

Innocent, trusting frankness.

Is candeur feminine?

Yes: la candeur.

Can it be a weakness?

Yes, excessive trust can invite deception.

Can it describe a smile?

Yes, a smile can appear innocent and open.

What adjective corresponds to candeur?

Candide.

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