hi, there
How do you call a close confidant of the opposite sex?
Thanks.
How do you call a close confidant of the opposite sex?
Thanks.
hi, there
How do you call a close confidant of the opposite sex?
Thanks.
I don't think we make this distinction in AE. I only ever see "confidant" for males or females.I believe:
confidant = masculine
confidante = feminine
regards,
Calum
Likewise.I don't think we make this distinction in AE. I only ever see "confidant" for males or females.
I use this and understand it to be correct. It's listed in Dictionary.com, too.confidante = feminine
You're right.I use this and understand it to be correct. It's listed in Dictionary.com, too.
AngelEyes
I still don't think "confidante" is in much use in AE.You're right.
Confidante has its own separate OED entry, a female confidant.
On closer examination, confidante is said to be the more frequently-used of the pair.
My apologies to all.