Saturday, April 25, 2009

Is it "confidant" or "confidante"?


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Why: Bea Arthur died. She was a pal and a confidante.

Answer: Both!
confidant = a close friend or associate to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed
confidante = a woman to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed

Source: Dictionary.com

The More You Know: They are pronounced the same, like fiancé and fiancée. Also,


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