Sûr
Example: Je suis sûr que tu vas réussir ton examen demain.
Definition
"Sûr" is an adjective used to describe a state of certainty or confidence about something. For example, in the phrase 'Je suis sûr que tu vas réussir ton examen demain,' it expresses the speaker's strong belief that the listener will pass their exam tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "sûr" comes from the Latin word 'securus,' meaning 'secure' or 'free from care.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to mean 'safe' or 'certain.' Did you know that "sûr" shares its roots with the English word 'secure'?
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"Sûr" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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