Certains (en. Some)

/sɛʁ.tɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which designates a certain number of people or objects without precision.

Some students passed the exam.

Certains élèves ont réussi l'examen.

Indicates a partial certainty.

I know that some prefer tea over coffee.

Je sais que certains préfèrent le thé au café.

Refers to a restricted group or specific individuals.

In certain cases, it is better to act quickly.

Dans certains cas, il est préférable d'agir rapidement.

From Latin 'certanus', which means certain or determined.

some of them

A specific subgroup among a larger set.

certains d'entre eux

in certain cases

Under certain conditions or circumstances.

dans certains cas

certain days

At specific but undetermined times.

certains jours

certain

An adjective meaning something precise or determined.

certain

certainty

The state of being sure or convinced of something.

certitude

definite

Which is conclusive and leaves no room for doubt.

définitif

Some people

There are some people who do not understand.

Il y a certains gens qui ne comprennent pas.

Some things

I have some things in mind for the project.

J'ai certains trucs en tête pour le projet.