Sûre (en. Safe)
syʁ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Safe, without danger.
He feels sure in this house.
Il se sent sûr dans cette maison.
Having certainty about something.
She is sure she will pass her exam.
Elle est sûre de réussir son examen.
Reliable, trustworthy.
She is a sure person I can count on.
C'est une personne sûre sur laquelle je peux compter.
Etymology
From Latin 'securus', meaning free from care.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sure as two and two make four
Certain 100%
sûr comme deux et deux font quatre
to be sure of something
To have certainty about something
être sûr de quelque chose
to have a sure mind
To be at peace, not to have any worries
avoir l'esprit sûr
Related Words
security
State of being sure and safe.
sûreté
assurance
Feeling of certainty.
assurance
Slang Meanings
To be self-assured
He is so sure of himself, it’s both annoying and impressive.
Il est tellement sûr de lui, c'est à la fois agaçant et impressionnant.
It’s for sure!
When he says he's coming, you can be sure he's coming.
Quand il dit qu'il vient, c'est sûr qu'il vient.