Sûres (en. Safe)

/syʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Free from danger or uncertainty.
I feel sure of my decision.
Je me sens sûr de ma décision.
Inspiring trust.
She is a self-assured person.
C'est une personne sûre en elle.
Certainty or confidence in an answer or result.
He is sure he passed the exam.
Il est sûr d'avoir réussi l'examen.

Etymology

From Latin 'sūrus' meaning 'certain', 'safe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be self-confident
To have self-confidence.
être sûr de soi
the sure and the certain
An expression to say that one is certain about something.
le sûr et le certain
sure choice
A choice that seems risk-free.
choix sûr

Related Words

assured
Free from uncertainties.
assuré
certainty
State of a strong and unwavering conviction.
certitude
secured
To make something safe from dangers.
securisé

Slang Meanings

To be extremely confident.
He is so sure of himself that he never doubts.
Il est tellement sûr de lui qu'il ne doute jamais.
To have flair.
She was sure of her move with this new trend.
Elle a sûr son coup avec cette nouvelle mode.