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    Incertaine (en. Uncertain)

    /ɛ̃.sɛʁ.tɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is not assured or positive.
    His future remains uncertain after the company's bankruptcy.
    Son avenir reste incertain après la faillite de l'entreprise.
    Which is not defined or established.
    He has uncertain feelings about this relationship.
    Il a des sentiments incertains envers cette relation.
    Which raises hesitations or questions.
    The results of the survey are still uncertain.
    Les résultats de l'enquête sont encore incertains.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incerta', feminine of 'incertus', meaning 'not sure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to earn a living in uncertainty
    Working under unstable conditions.
    gagner son pain dans l'incertitude
    to live in uncertainty
    To remain in a situation where the future is unknown.
    vivre dans l'incertitude
    an uncertain future
    A future with unclear boundaries and no guarantees.
    un futur incertain

    Related Words

    uncertainty
    State of what is not certain.
    incertitude
    certainty
    State of what is certain and assured.
    certitude
    risky
    Involving dangers or uncertainties.
    risky

    Slang Meanings

    Not clear
    This situation is really not clear.
    Cette situation est vraiment pas claire.
    In the blur
    I am unclear about this project.
    Je suis dans le flou à propos de ce projet.