Assura (en. Assured)

/a.sy.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To guarantee or establish security over something.
She ensured the success of her project through good preparation.
Elle assura le succès de son projet par une bonne préparation.
To promise or give certainty about something.
He assured his friends that he would come to the party.
Il assura à ses amis qu'il viendrait à la fête.

Etymology

From the Latin 'assiurare', which means to assure or secure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ensure the outcome
Taking measures to guarantee an outcome.
assurer le coup
to make sure of something
To check or confirm a situation.
s'assurer de quelque chose
comprehensive insurance
Type of insurance that covers most situations.
assurance tout risque

Related Words

insurance
Action of guaranteeing or system of protection.
assurance
insurer
Person or company that offers insurance.
assureur

Slang Meanings

To be confident in one's commitments.
She is totally sure about her plan.
Elle est totalement assura sur son plan.
To show excessive confidence.
He is really confident; he thinks he can do anything.
Il est vraiment assura, il pense qu'il peut tout faire.