Assurément (en. Certainly)

/as.y.ʁe.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a strong certainty or an unquestionable assertion.
He will assuredly come to the party.
Il viendra assurément à la fête.
Expresses assurance regarding a fact or opinion.
Assuredly, it is the best choice.
Assurément, c'est le meilleur choix.
Used to emphasize the truth of an assertion.
She is assuredly right on this point.
Elle a assurément raison sur ce point.

Etymology

From the Latin 'assuratorius', derived from 'assurare', meaning to assure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Assuredly yes
Strong affirmation expressing agreement.
Assurément oui
Assuredly no
Categoric refusal.
Assurément non
It goes without saying, assuredly
Indication that something is obvious.
Cela va de soi, assurément

Related Words

assurance
State of being sure, feeling secure.
assurance
assure
To make something true or certain.
assurer
surely
In a certain manner.
sûrement

Slang Meanings

It's clear
Assuredly, it’s clear here!
Assurément, ici c'est clair !
Without hesitation
Assuredly, I will do it without hesitation.
Assurément, je vais le faire sans hésitation.