Assurait (en. Assured)

/asyʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Give someone or something certainty, a guarantee.
He assured his clients of the quality of the products.
Il assurait ses clients de la qualité des produits.
Protect against a risk, a danger.
She insured her house against fires.
Elle assurait sa maison contre les incendies.
Make something certain, inevitable.
The plan ensured the success of the operation.
Le plan assurait le succès de l'opération.

Etymology

From Latin 'assurare', meaning 'to make certain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ensure the service
Ensure that the service will be provided.
assurer le service
make sure of something
Check or confirm something.
s'assurer de quelque chose
guarantee a succession
Protect or guarantee continuity.
assurer une succession

Related Words

assured
One who is protected by an insurance policy.
assuré
assurance
Contract guaranteeing protection against risks.
assurance
assuring
That which guarantees or protects.
assurant

Slang Meanings

To be self-assured.
He has always been sure of his choices.
Il a toujours assuré sur ses choix.
To have confidence in one’s abilities.
She made sure that she could succeed.
Elle s'est assurée qu'elle pouvait réussir.