French

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Etymology

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Literally, “faith of the coalman”. Compare Dutch kolenbrandersgeloof, German Köhlerglaube.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fwa dy ʃaʁ.bɔ.nje/
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Noun

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foi du charbonnier f (uncountable)

  1. blind faith, unquestioning faith, uncritical faith, simple faith
    Synonym: foi aveugle