Sûr
Example: Je suis sûr que tu vas réussir ton examen demain.
Definition
"Sûr" is an adverb used in French to express certainty or confidence about something, as in the example phrase 'Je suis sûr que tu vas réussir ton examen demain,' meaning 'I am sure that you will pass your exam tomorrow.'
Etymology
The word "sûr" comes from the Latin word 'securus,' meaning 'secure' or 'safe.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to mean 'certain' or 'confident.' Did you know? The accent circumflex in "sûr" often indicates a historical 's' that was dropped over time.
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"Sûr" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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