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.