Also means
to confide
Usage Note
Confier takes an indirect object: confier quelque chose à quelqu'un means 'to entrust something to someone'. The reflexive se confier à quelqu'un means 'to confide in someone', sharing secrets or feelings. The related noun la confiance means 'trust' or 'confidence'.
Examples
"Elle lui a confié la garde des enfants."
Natural Translation
She entrusted him with the care of the children.
Literal Translation
She to-him has entrusted the guard of-the children.
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