Sûr
Example: Je suis sûr que nous réussirons cet examen important.
Definition
"Sûr" describes a state of being confident or certain about something, as in the phrase "Je suis sûr que nous réussirons cet examen important," meaning one is convinced that success will be achieved in an important exam.
Etymology
The word "sûr" comes from the Latin word "securus," which means free from care or safe. Over time, it evolved in Old French to signify certainty or confidence, reflecting the idea of being 'secure' in one's belief or knowledge.
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"Sûr" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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