English → French
earnest /BrE ˈəːnɪst 
, AmE ˈərnəst /
A
noun
1 (seriousness)
to be in earnest être sérieux
to begin or earnest commencer vraiment (to do à faire)
2 ( also earnest money) Business acompte m
3 Finance, Business (guarantee) gage m
B
adjective
1 (serious) [person] sérieux/sérieuse
2 (sincere) [intention] ferme; [desire] profond; [promise, wish] sincère
3 (fervent) [plea, prayer] fervent