ne pas douter de quelque chose, douter de soi, douter de tout

Formal and Informal Expressions of douter

In different contexts, you can replace 'douter' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'mistrust, disbelieve' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'question, hesitate' is a commonplace synonym.

douter: Explore its Definition & Usage

douter Definition

1to doubt
2to suspect

Using douter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "douter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
Je doute que ce soit une bonne idée. (I doubt that it's a good idea.)
Example
Je doute de sa sincérité. (I doubt his sincerity.)
Example
Je ne doute pas qu'il réussira. (I don't doubt that he will succeed.)

douter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for douter

Antonyms for douter

Phrases with douter

ne pas douter de quelque chose
to have no doubt about something
Example
Je ne doute pas de son talent. (I have no doubt about his talent.)
douter de soi
to lack self-confidence
Example
Il doute souvent de lui-même. (He often lacks self-confidence.)
douter de tout
to be skeptical of everything
Example
Elle doute de tout ce qu'on lui dit. (She is skeptical of everything people tell her.)

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Summary: douter in Brief

'Douter' [dute] is a French verb that means 'to doubt' or 'to suspect'. It can be used in various contexts, such as expressing skepticism or lack of confidence. Examples include 'Je doute que ce soit une bonne idée.' (I doubt that it's a good idea.) and 'Je ne doute pas qu'il réussira.' (I don't doubt that he will succeed.)