Assure (en. Assures)

/a.syʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Make someone certain of something.
I assure you that everything will be fine.
Je t'assure que tout ira bien.
State something emphatically.
He assures that this project will be a success.
Il assure que ce projet sera un succès.
Guarantee a future event.
She assures her attendance at the meeting.
Elle assure sa présence à la réunion.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'assecurare', formed from 'ad-' and 'securus' meaning 'safe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ensure something
Verify or confirm the validity of something.
s'assurer de quelque chose
to ensure that
Ensure that something is true or comes to pass.
s'assurer que
to insure against
Obtain protection or a guarantee against a risk.
s'assurer contre

Related Words

assurance
Protect or guarantee something, often related to finances.
assurance
certain
Sure, without doubt.
certain
secure
Put into safety.
sécuriser

Slang Meanings

To secure the deal
He secures the deal by always double-checking.
Il assure le coup en vérifiant toujours deux fois.
To have confidence
She has confidence when she speaks in public.
Elle a de l'assurance quand elle parle en public.