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    Certitude (en. Certainty)

    /sɛʁ.ti.dyd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of knowing with absolute confidence, without doubt.
    His certainty about his decision was unwavering.
    Sa certitude quant à sa décision était inébranlable.
    Feeling of safety or self-confidence.
    He acted with a certainty that impressed all his colleagues.
    Il a agi avec une certitude qui impressionnait tous ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'certitudo', derived from 'certus' meaning 'certain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have certainty
    To be certain about something.
    avoir la certitude
    to leave room for doubt
    To have no certainty on a question.
    laisser place au doute
    to speak with certainty
    To express an opinion in a sure and convincing manner.
    parler avec certitude

    Related Words

    uncertainty
    State of what is not certain, doubt.
    incertitude
    certified
    That has been proven, attested as certain.
    certifié
    certification
    Process of verifying or attesting to something.
    certification

    Slang Meanings

    To be self-assured.
    He walks with certainty, as if he knows everything.
    Il marche avec certitude, comme s'il savait tout.
    To have flair or intuition.
    She uses her instinct with striking certainty.
    Elle utilise son instinct avec une certitude frappante.