A female friend or associate to whom secrets are shared; a woman who is trusted with private matters.
From French 'confidente,' the feminine form of 'confident,' derived from Latin 'confidens' (trusting). The gendered form emphasizes the female confidant.
The word is distinctly feminine in French and English, reflecting historical novels where female characters were often the trusted listeners—today it shows how language preserves old social roles!
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