Assurer
Example: Il faut assurer la sécurité avant de commencer le travail.
Definition
"Assurer" means to make certain that something will happen or be done, often by taking responsibility or guaranteeing an outcome. For example, "Il faut assurer la sécurité" means ensuring safety before starting work.
Etymology
The word "assurer" comes from the Old French 'asseurer,' which itself derives from the Latin 'assecurare,' meaning 'to make safe' or 'to secure.' Did you know that the root 'securus' in Latin means 'free from care,' highlighting the idea of providing certainty and protection?
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"Assurer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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