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    Incertitude (en. Uncertainty)

    /ɛ̃.sɛʁ.ti.tyd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Uncertainty can affect decision-making.
    Faced with uncertainty, it is difficult to choose.
    Face à l'incertitude, il est difficile de choisir.
    Economic uncertainties are concerning.
    This crisis increases uncertainty in the market.
    Cette crise augmente l'incertitude dans le marché.
    Uncertainty is often a source of anxiety.
    The uncertainty about the future makes her nervous.
    L'incertitude quant à l'avenir la rend nerveuse.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in uncertainty
    To be in a situation where one does not know what will happen.
    vivre dans l'incertitude
    the uncertainty of times
    Periods when future events are unpredictable.
    l'incertitude des temps
    future uncertainty
    The feeling of anxiety about what the future may bring.
    incertitude d'avenir

    Related Words

    certain
    Which is certain, without doubt.
    certain
    doubt
    Lack of certainty.
    doute
    ambiguous
    Which can be understood in several ways.
    ambigu

    Slang Meanings

    Not clear.
    It's a bit hazy, this story of uncertainty.
    C'est un peu flou, cette histoire d'incertitude.
    Not self-assured.
    He felt uncertain because of the surrounding uncertainty.
    Il se sentait incertain à cause de l'incertitude ambiante.