dans le doute

dans le doute
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and is typically followed by one or more words (e.g., au matin, en tout et pour tout).
prepositional phrase
a. in doubt
Les chiffres de ventes initiaux ont laissé tout le monde dans le doute quant au succès du produit.The initial sales figures left everyone in doubt about the product's success.
b. unsure
Quand il est dans le doute, Benjamin redouble d'efforts pour trouver une solution.When he's unsure, Benjamin works twice as hard to find a solution.
a. when in doubt
Dans le doute, Yolande vérifie toujours deux fois sa liste de courses.When in doubt, Yolande always double-checks her shopping list.
b. if in doubt
Dans le doute, il vaut mieux suivre son intuition.If in doubt, it's best to trust one's instincts.
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