make sure

• Faire en sorte que quelque chose soit vrai, correct ou se produise comme prévu, en vérifiant ou en prenant les mesures nécessaires.

To take action to confirm, verify, or guarantee that something is true, correct, or will happen as intended.

1. Verify or confirmA2formal

   To check something to ensure it is correct or true.

   s'assurer que

   • Please make sure the door is locked before you leave.
   • I need to make sure I have all the documents.
   • She made sure the address was correct.

2. Ensure something happensA2formal

   To take action to guarantee that something will happen or be done.

   s'assurer que

   • Make sure you arrive on time for the meeting.
   • He made sure to call his mother every week.
   • They made sure the project was completed by the deadline.