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    Rassurait (en. Reassured)

    /ʁa.sy.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make someone less anxious or more serene.
    She reassured him by saying that everything would be fine.
    Elle le rassurait en lui disant que tout irait bien.
    To reduce someone's worries.
    The doctor reassured the patient about his symptoms.
    Le médecin rassurait le patient sur ses symptômes.
    To confirm an idea or decision to alleviate doubts.
    His friend reassured him about his career choice.
    Son ami le rassurait sur le choix de sa carrière.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'rassurer', composed of the prefix 'ra-' (intensifying) and 'sûr' (safe).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reassure someone
    To ensure that someone feels safe or less worried.
    rassurer quelqu'un
    to feel reassured
    To be in a state of safety or tranquility.
    être rassuré
    to provide assurances
    To offer guarantees to calm fears.
    donner des assurances

    Related Words

    reassure
    A verb meaning to make someone feel safe.
    rassurer
    safe
    An adjective indicating a state of certainty, without danger.
    sûr
    trust
    A feeling of security regarding someone or something.
    confiance

    Slang Meanings

    To reassure in an exaggerated manner.
    He reassured me so much that I would have thought he was my psychologist.
    Il m'a rassuré tellement que j'aurais cru qu'il était mon psychologue.
    To use humor to reassure.
    He made a joke to reassure me before the interview.
    Il a fait une blague pour me rassurer avant l'entretien.