Incertitudes (en. Uncertainties)

/ɛ̃.sɛʁ.ti.dyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The state of an object or situation that is not certain.

Economic uncertainties make planning difficult.

Les incertitudes économiques rendent la planification difficile.

Variability of outcomes in a given context.

Weather uncertainties can affect the harvest.

Les incertitudes liées à la météo peuvent affecter la récolte.

Doubts or questions that remain about a specific subject.

There are uncertainties about the effectiveness of the new treatment.

Il existe des incertitudes sur l'efficacité du nouveau traitement.

The word 'uncertainty' comes from the Latin 'incertus', which means 'not sure'.

to live in uncertainty

To be in a situation where one does not know what will happen.

vivre dans l'incertitude

to face uncertainties

To manage situations where there is a lack of certainty.

faire face à des incertitudes

uncertainty is part of life

To recognize that uncertainty is a normal component of existence.

l'incertitude fait partie de la vie

uncertain

Which is not sure or certain.

incertain

certainty

The state of being certain.

certitude

ambivalence

Presence of opposing opinions or feelings.

ambivalence

To be in the blur

I am in the blur about my plans for the weekend.

Je suis dans le flou concernant mes plans pour le week-end.

To navigate by sight

We need to navigate by sight until things are clearer.

Nous devons naviguer à vue jusqu'à ce que les choses soient plus claires.