certain

• Utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est connu comme vrai, défini ou spécifique, mais non nommé ou décrit en détail ; peut aussi exprimer la confiance ou l'assurance.

Used to indicate that something is known to be true, definite, or specific, but not named or described in detail.

1. Sure or confidentA2formal

   Having no doubt; completely sure about something.

   certain (avoir la certitude)

   • I am certain that she will arrive on time.
   • He is certain of his decision.
   • Are you certain about the directions?

   Synonymesassuredconfidentconvinceddoubtlesspositivesureunhesitatingunwavering

   Antonymesdoubtfuluncertainunsurewavering

2. Specific but not namedB1formal

   Used to refer to a particular person, thing, or group without naming them explicitly.

   Certain (non précisé, non nommé)

   • A certain person called while you were out.
   • There are certain rules you must follow.
   • She has a certain charm that attracts people.

   Synonymesoneparticularsomespecificunnamedunspecified

3. Inevitable or definiteB1formal

   Something that is bound to happen; unavoidable.

   Certain, inévitable

   • Change is certain in life.
   • It is certain that the project will be completed by Friday.
   • The outcome of the election is not yet certain.

   Synonymesassuredbounddefinitedestinedfatedinescapableinevitableinexorablesureunavoidable

   Antonymesdoubtfulquestionableuncertainunlikely