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Learn French: douter - to doubt

French
/Subjunctive for doubt and possibility (douter que, il est possible que)
/douter

douter

Word

douter

Meaning

to doubt

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

Course

Lesson

Subjunctive for doubt and possibility (douter que, il est possible que)

Usages of douter

Je doute que ce projet soit rentable.

I doubt that this project is profitable.

Je doute que les investisseurs puissent convaincre les clients.

I doubt that the investors can convince the clients.

Nous doutons que les concurrents fassent des bénéfices.

We doubt that the competitors make a profit.

L'investisseur doute que l'entreprise fasse des bénéfices.

The investor doubts that the company makes a profit.

Je doute qu'ils aient les compétences.

I doubt that they have the skills.

Je doute qu'elle investisse dans ce secteur.

I doubt that she invests in this sector.

Je doute que cet investissement soit rentable dans ce secteur.

I doubt that this investment is profitable in this sector.

Nous doutons que cette conséquence soit grave.

We doubt that this consequence will be serious.

Le stagiaire veut la prime, mais je doute que le chef la lui ait donnée.

The intern wants the bonus, but I doubt the boss gave it to him.

Je doute qu'elle soit indifférente, mais il l'est.

I doubt that she is indifferent, but he is.

Il me semble rationnel, mais je doute qu'il le soit.

He seems rational to me, but I doubt that he is.

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