Certain (en. Certain)

/sɛʁtɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who is sure, without any doubt.

I am certain he will come to the meeting.

Je suis certain qu'il viendra à la réunion.

Who is not defined or precise.

There are certain aspects we need to clarify.

Il y a certains aspects que nous devons clarifier.

Refers to something that has a particular value or degree of intensity.

Certain people prefer tea over coffee.

Certaines personnes préfèrent le thé au café.

From Latin 'certanus', derived from 'certus' which means 'sure'.

certainly

With assurance, no doubt.

certainement

for sure

Certainly, without a doubt.

à coup sûr

for certain people

For a certain group of people.

pour certaines personnes

certainty

State of being certain.

certitude

uncertainty

State of not being certain.

incertitude

certified

Who has been confirmed or validated.

certifié

Okay, that's true.

It's certain, we'll see each other again.

C'est certain, on va se revoir.

No doubt, that's clear.

It's certain that it will be nice tomorrow.

C'est certain qu'il fera beau demain.