When something is encourageant, it means it gives you a good feeling, like things will go well. It makes you feel hopeful and positive about a situation. Think of it like a pat on the back or a good sign. For example, if you get a good grade, that's encourageant for your studies. It's a simple way to say something is positive and helpful for your morale.
§ What 'encourageant' means
The French word "encourageant" is an adjective. It means giving support or confidence to someone, or simply encouraging. It's often used to describe something that makes you feel more positive or hopeful about a situation.
- Translation
- Encouraging, supportive
§ How to use 'encourageant' in sentences
Like most French adjectives, "encourageant" needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. This means it can change slightly depending on whether the noun is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural.
- Masculine Singular
- encourageant
- Feminine Singular
- encourageante
- Masculine Plural
- encourageants
- Feminine Plural
- encourageantes
You'll usually place "encourageant" after the noun it describes, just like most French adjectives. However, it can sometimes come before the noun for emphasis or in more literary contexts, but stick to placing it after for now.
C'est un signe encourageant. (It's an encouraging sign.)
Les résultats sont encourageants. (The results are encouraging.)
Elle a reçu une réponse très encourageante. (She received a very encouraging response.)
§ Common structures with 'encourageant'
You'll often find "encourageant" used with verbs like être (to be) or sembler (to seem).
C'est encourageant de + infinitive: This structure means "It's encouraging to..."
C'est encourageant de voir tant de progrès. (It's encouraging to see so much progress.)
Quelque chose est encourageant pour + quelqu'un: "Something is encouraging for someone." This construction specifies who is being encouraged.
Cette nouvelle est très encourageante pour l'équipe. (This news is very encouraging for the team.)
§ Related words and phrases
While "encourageant" is an adjective, you might also hear the verb encourager (to encourage) or the noun encouragement (encouragement).
Je veux t'encourager dans tes études. (I want to encourage you in your studies.)
Merci pour vos encouragements. (Thank you for your encouragement.)
§ Practical takeaway
When you want to describe something as "encouraging" in French, use "encourageant" and make sure it agrees with the noun. If you want to say "to encourage," use the verb "encourager." Simple as that!
수준별 예문
Les paroles de son entraîneur étaient vraiment encourageantes avant le match décisif.
His coach's words were really encouraging before the decisive match.
Here, 'encourageantes' (feminine plural) agrees with 'paroles' (words).
J'ai reçu des commentaires très encourageants sur mon projet, ce qui me motive à continuer.
I received very encouraging feedback on my project, which motivates me to continue.
'Encourageants' (masculine plural) agrees with 'commentaires' (feedback).
C'est encourageant de voir autant de jeunes s'intéresser à la politique.
It's encouraging to see so many young people interested in politics.
'C'est encourageant' is a common impersonal expression.
Les premiers résultats de l'étude sont encourageants, mais il faut rester prudent.
The first results of the study are encouraging, but we must remain cautious.
'Encourageants' (masculine plural) agrees with 'résultats' (results).
Son attitude positive est très encourageante pour toute l'équipe.
Her positive attitude is very encouraging for the whole team.
'Encourageante' (feminine singular) agrees with 'attitude' (attitude).
Bien que le chemin soit long, les progrès sont encourageants.
Although the road is long, the progress is encouraging.
'Encourageants' (masculine plural) agrees with 'progrès' (progress).
Le soutien de mes amis a été incroyablement encourageant pendant cette période difficile.
My friends' support was incredibly encouraging during this difficult time.
'Encourageant' (masculine singular) agrees with 'soutien' (support).
La reprise économique montre des signes encourageants pour l'avenir.
The economic recovery shows encouraging signs for the future.
'Encourageants' (masculine plural) agrees with 'signes' (signs).
문법 패턴
문장 패턴
C'est très encourageant.
C'est très encourageant d'entendre cela. (It's very encouraging to hear that.)
Votre soutien est encourageant.
Votre soutien est vraiment encourageant pour moi. (Your support is really encouraging for me.)
Trouver [quelque chose] encourageant.
Je trouve ses paroles très encourageantes. (I find her words very encouraging.)
[Sujet] est encourageant pour [quelqu'un].
Son progrès est très encourageant pour toute l'équipe. (His progress is very encouraging for the whole team.)
C'est un signe encourageant.
C'est un signe encourageant que les choses s'améliorent. (It's an encouraging sign that things are improving.)
Donner un coup de pouce encourageant.
Il lui a donné un coup de pouce encourageant avant l'examen. (He gave him an encouraging push before the exam.)
Malgré les difficultés, la situation reste encourageante.
Malgré les difficultés initiales, la situation financière reste encourageante. (Despite the initial difficulties, the financial situation remains encouraging.)
Les résultats sont assez encourageants pour envisager...
Les résultats de l'étude sont assez encourageants pour envisager une nouvelle phase de développement. (The study results are encouraging enough to consider a new development phase.)
셀프 테스트 12 질문
Choose the correct translation for 'C'est très encourageant.'
'Encourageant' means 'encouraging'.
Which word is an antonym (opposite) of 'encourageant'?
'Décourageant' means 'discouraging', which is the opposite of 'encourageant'.
Fill in the blank: 'Le professeur a dit des mots ___ à l'étudiant.'
The teacher said encouraging words to the student.
'Encourageant' describes something that makes you feel good and confident.
Yes, 'encourageant' means giving support or confidence.
If something is 'encourageant', it means it is bad news.
No, 'encourageant' means positive and supportive, not bad news.
A compliment can be 'encourageant'.
Yes, a compliment can give someone confidence and support, making it 'encourageant'.
This sentence means 'An encouraging word helps.' The order follows the typical French sentence structure of subject-verb-object.
This sentence means 'It is very encouraging for me.' The adjective 'encourageant' describes 'C' (it).
This sentence means 'His/Her words are always encouraging.' 'Encourageantes' agrees in gender and number with 'paroles' (feminine plural).
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관련 콘텐츠
emotions 관련 단어
à contrecœur
B1Against one's will; reluctantly.
à fleur de peau
B1Oversensitive; easily affected emotionally.
à la fois
B1At the same time; simultaneously.
à l'aise
A2Feeling comfortable, relaxed, or at ease.
à regret
B1With regret; reluctantly.
abandon
B1The action or fact of abandoning someone or something; abandonment (can be emotional).
abasourdi
B1Stunned, dumbfounded, greatly astonished or shocked.
abattement
A2A state of extreme dejection; despondency.
abattu
A2In low spirits; disheartened; dejected.
abominable
B1Causing moral revulsion; detestable.
