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    Incertain (en. Uncertain)

    /ɛ̃sɛʁtɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Lacking certainty.
    He is uncertain about the date of his departure.
    Il est incertain de la date de son départ.
    Instable, oscillating between several options.
    His decision is uncertain.
    Sa décision est incertaine.
    That raises doubts or questions.
    The results of the survey remain uncertain.
    Les résultats de l'enquête restent incertains.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incertus', meaning 'not certain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the blur
    To be in an uncertain or confusing situation.
    être dans le flou
    to have doubts
    To be uncertain about something.
    avoir des doutes
    it's a blow of uncertainty
    It's a situation that can change at any moment.
    c'est un coup d'incertitude

    Related Words

    certainty
    State of being certain.
    certitude
    uncertainty
    State of what is uncertain.
    incertitude
    doubt
    Lack of certainty about something.
    doute

    Slang Meanings

    Unsure of oneself.
    He talks about this decision with an uncertain attitude.
    Il parle de cette décision avec une attitude incertaine.
    Surprised by the turn of events.
    I was completely uncertain after what he said.
    J'étais complètement incertain après ce qu'il a dit.