Sans doute
Example: Sans doute, il réussira cet examen grâce à son travail.
Definition
"Sans doute" is a French expression meaning 'without doubt' or 'probably,' used to indicate a high level of certainty or likelihood about a statement, as in 'Sans doute, il réussira cet examen grâce à son travail,' meaning 'He will probably pass this exam thanks to his work.'
Etymology
The expression "Sans doute" comes from the French words 'sans' meaning 'without' and 'doute' meaning 'doubt.' It has been used since the Middle Ages to express certainty or probability. Did you know? Although it literally translates as 'without doubt,' in everyday language it often conveys 'probably,' showing how language can soften absolute certainty.
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