Affirme (en. Affirms)

/a.firm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To declare with assurance.
She asserts that she is right.
Elle affirme qu'elle a raison.
To make something sure or certain.
He asserts his position on the topic.
Il affirme sa position sur le sujet.
To exert influence over.
He asserts his authority in the project.
Il affirme son autorité dans le projet.

Etymology

From Latin 'affirmare', meaning 'to make firm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to affirm something
To declare a fact or opinion with certainty.
affirmer quelque chose
to assert one's point of view
To express one's way of seeing things with confidence.
affirmer son point de vue
to assert loudly and clearly
To declare emphatically.
affirmer haut et fort

Related Words

affirmation
The action of affirming.
affirmation
affirmative
That which expresses an affirmation.
affirmatif

Slang Meanings

To affirm with strength.
He asserted his position like a boss.
Il a affirmé sa position comme un patron.
To be self-assured.
She is always assertive in her choices.
Elle est toujours affirmée dans ses choix.