Assurant (en. Assuring)

/asʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Referring to a person who makes arrangements to ensure safety or a result.
It is always reassuring to have an assuring friend by your side.
Il est toujours rassurant d'avoir un ami assurant à ses côtés.
Characterized by confidence and serenity.
His assuring voice calmed the children.
Sa voix assurante a apaisé les enfants.
Describing something that inspires trust.
The proposed plan is very reassuring for the future of the company.
Le plan proposé est très assurant pour l'avenir de l'entreprise.

Etymology

From the verb 'assurer,' which comes from the Latin 'assurare,' meaning 'to make safe.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

self-assured
Showing self-confidence.
assurant de soi
to be assuring
Having a confident attitude that reassures others.
être assurant
an assuring speech
A speech that inspires confidence and tranquility.
un discours assurant

Related Words

insurance
The state of being safe or the guarantee of a result.
assurance
to assure
Taking measures to ensure something.
assurer
assured
A person who is protected by insurance.
assuré

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone who behaves with a lot of confidence.
That guy is so assuring when he speaks in public.
Ce gars là, il est trop assurant quand il parle en public.
Referring to a person who can easily reassure others.
She has an assuring attitude that calms everyone.
Elle a une attitude assurante qui apaise tout le monde.