noun
A somewhat poetic or refined borrowing from French, often used in brand names, titles, or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. The native Japanese word 希望 (きぼう) is more common for ordinary use.
from French espoir
その店の名前は「エスポワール」で、フランス語で「希望」を意味する。
The shop's name is 'Espoir,' which means 'hope' in French.
The standard Japanese word for 'hope,' used in all registers. エスポワール is a marked loanword with a more refined or artistic nuance.
Borrowed from French 'espoir' (hope).