Confidant - translation, pronunciation and examples
confidant
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When to use confidant
доверенное лицо
близкий доверенный человек
личное доверенное лицо
доверенное лицо и друг
доверенное лицо на работе
confidant usage examples
Я рассказал своему доверенному лицу о своих переживаниях после семинара.
I told my confidant about my worries after the seminar.
Её доверенное лицо внимательно слушает и никогда не раскрывает личных деталей.
Her confidant listens carefully and never shares private details.
Similar words
A person trusted with private matters or secrets (standard neutral).
A friend with whom one has a strong personal bond; frequently also a confidant.
As a noun, a very close or private friend or lover; often implies intimate/personal relationship (less common as noun).
Someone legally entrusted with property or responsibilities, fiduciary role.
Someone relied on for advice; often implies expertise plus trust (can be professional).
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What's the difference between confidant / close friend / intimate / trustee / trusted adviser / mentor
A person trusted with private matters or secrets (standard neutral).
She turned to her oldest confidant when she needed to talk.
Она обратилась к своему старому доверенному лицу, когда ей нужно было поговорить.
A friend with whom one has a strong personal bond; frequently also a confidant.
I told my close friend about the promotion before anyone else.
Я рассказал об повышении своему близкому другу раньше всех.
As a noun, a very close or private friend or lover; often implies intimate/personal relationship (less common as noun).
He was one of her intimates from university days.
Он был одним из её близких с университетских лет.
Someone legally entrusted with property or responsibilities, fiduciary role.
The trustee managed the estate according to the will.
Доверительный управляющий распорядился имуществом в соответствии с завещанием.
Someone relied on for advice; often implies expertise plus trust (can be professional).
She is a trusted adviser to several start-ups.
Она является доверенным советником нескольких стартапов.
An experienced person who guides and supports a less experienced one (development focus).
My mentor helped me prepare for the management role.
Мой наставник помог мне подготовиться к роли руководителя.
A professional who offers therapy, guidance, or advice (often clinical or institutional).
She spoke with a counselor to deal with her anxiety.
Она обратилась к психологу, чтобы справиться с тревогой.
A supporter or partner in a cause or conflict; emphasizes alliance rather than private confidences.
We found an ally in the campaign for better funding.
Мы нашли союзника в кампании за увеличение финансирования.
Someone who listens to ideas and gives feedback; role is to reflect and critique, not necessarily to keep secrets.
I used her as a sounding board when planning the project.
Я использовал её как консультанта при планировании проекта.
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How to pronounce confidant and what this word means
confidant translation: доверенное лицо. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce confidant
/ˈkɒnfɪdænt/
confidant translation
доверенное лицо
confidant examples
I told my confidant about my worries after the seminar.
confidant transcription
/ˈkɒnfɪdænt/, /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
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confidant is pronounced as /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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I told my confidant about my worries after the seminar. Translation: Я рассказал своему доверенному лицу о своих переживаниях после семинара.
Is confidant part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, confidant (доверенное лицо) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is confidant part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, confidant (доверенное лицо) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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