assurance

• Nom désignant une promesse, une garantie ou une déclaration destinée à inspirer confiance et à dissiper les doutes, ainsi que la certitude ou la confiance en soi.

A noun referring to a promise, guarantee, or statement intended to inspire confidence and remove doubt.

1. Promise or guaranteeB2formal

   A statement or promise intended to give confidence or certainty.

   Assurance, promesse

   • He gave me his assurance that the project would be completed on time.
   • The company offered a written assurance of quality.
   • She needed assurance that her job was secure.

   Synonymesavowalcommitmentguaranteeoathpledgeprofessionpromiseundertakingvowword

   Antonymesdisclaimerdoubtrenunciationuncertainty

2. Confidence in oneselfB2formal

   A feeling of confidence and certainty in one's own abilities.

   Assurance (confiance en soi)

   • She spoke with great assurance during the presentation.
   • His calm assurance impressed the interviewers.
   • The leader's assurance inspired the team.

   Synonymesaplombcertaintyconfidenceconvictionpoiseself-assuranceself-confidenceself-possession

   Antonymesdiffidenceinsecurityself-doubttimidity

3. Insurance (British English)C1formalbritishlegal

   A type of insurance that provides coverage for a specific event, especially death.

   Assurance (sur la vie)

   • He took out a life assurance policy for his family.
   • The assurance company paid out the claim quickly.
   • She reviewed the terms of her assurance contract.

   Synonymesinsurance