Bien sûr
Example: Bien sûr, je viendrai à ta fête demain soir.
Definition
"Bien sûr" is a French expression used to affirm something with certainty, equivalent to saying "of course" or "certainly" in English. It expresses agreement or assurance, as in the example: "Bien sûr, je viendrai à ta fête demain soir" meaning "Of course, I will come to your party tomorrow evening."
Etymology
The phrase "Bien sûr" combines the adverb "bien" meaning "well" and the adjective "sûr" meaning "sure" or "certain." Together, they emphasize a strong confirmation or certainty. Did you know? The phrase has been used in French for centuries to express confidence or guarantee.
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