Rassurez-vous (en. Rest assured)

/ʁa.su.ʁe vu/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A phrase used to encourage someone to calm down.
Rest assured, everything will be fine.
Rassurez-vous, tout va bien se passer.
Used to show that there is no reason to worry.
Rest assured, it's just a minor setback.
Rassurez-vous, ce n'est qu'un petit contretemps.
Intended to reassure a person about an uncertain situation.
Rest assured, you are not alone in this ordeal.
Rassurez-vous, vous n'êtes pas seul dans cette épreuve.

Etymology

Composed of the verb 'to reassure', which means to comfort, and the pronoun 'you'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rest assured, I’ll take care of it
This means that the person will handle the situation.
rassurez-vous, je m'en occupe
rest assured, it's normal
Used to signify that the reaction or feeling is common.
rassurez-vous, c'est normal
rest assured, you are safe
Indicates that the person's safety is assured.
rassurez-vous, vous êtes en sécurité

Related Words

reassure
A verb that means to free from worry or doubt.
rassurer
sure
An adjective that means risk-free or reliable.
sûr
confidence
A noun that denotes assurance or hope in a favorable outcome.
confiance

Slang Meanings

No worries
Rest assured, no worries, everything is under control.
Rassurez-vous, pas de souci, tout est sous contrôle.
Cool
Rest assured, it's cool, it won't go bad.
Rassurez-vous, c'est cool, ça ne va pas mal tourner.