certainly

• Adverbe utilisé pour exprimer une forte affirmation, une certitude ou un accord. Peut signifier « sans aucun doute », « assurément » ou « bien sûr ». Employé dans des contextes formels et informels.

An adverb used to express strong affirmation, certainty, or agreement. It can mean "without doubt," "definitely," or "of course." It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

1. Without doubtA2formal

   Used to emphasize that something is true or will happen.

   sans aucun doute

   • She will certainly arrive on time.
   • He certainly knows the answer to that question.
   • This is certainly the best cake I have ever tasted.

   Synonymesabsolutelyassuredlybeyond doubtdefinitelypositivelysurelyundoubtedlyunquestionably

   Antonymesdoubtfullyperhapsquestionablyuncertainly

2. In response to a requestA2formal

   Used to express agreement or willingness to do something.

   En réponse à une requête (accord)

   • Can you help me with this? Certainly!
   • May I borrow your pen? Certainly, here you go.
   • Would you like some tea? Certainly, thank you.

   Synonymesabsolutelyby all meansdefinitelyof coursesuresurely

   Antonymesnorefusal