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• Adjectif utilisé pour exprimer la certitude ou la conviction en quelque chose, ainsi que la fiabilité ou la garantie de ce qui est affirmé.

An adjective used to express certainty or confidence about something.

1. Confident or certainA1formal

   Having no doubt about something; confident in one's knowledge or belief.

   Certain, sans doute

   • I am sure that I locked the door.
   • She is sure of her decision to move abroad.
   • Are you sure you want to quit your job?

   Synonymesassuredcertainclearconfidentconvinceddoubtlesspositiveunshakableunwavering

   Antonymesdoubtfulirresoluteuncertainunsure

2. Reliable or trustworthyB1formal

   Dependable and not likely to fail or disappoint.

   fiable, sûr

   • He is a sure friend who always helps in need.
   • This is a sure method for removing stains.
   • The surest way to succeed is to work hard.

   Synonymesdependableinfalliblereliablesafesolidsteadytrustworthy

   Antonymesdoubtfulundependableunreliableunsureuntrustworthy

3. Inevitable or guaranteedB1formal

   Certain to happen or be the case.

   inévitable ou garanti

   • Death is a sure thing in life.
   • The team is sure to win the championship this year.
   • It is sure to rain later this evening.

   Synonymesassuredboundcertaindestinedfatedinescapableinevitableunavoidable

   Antonymesdoubtfulimprobableuncertainunlikely

• Adverbe signifiant « certainement » ou « sans doute », souvent utilisé comme réponse affirmative ou pour renforcer un accord. En anglais américain, il est aussi employé familièrement pour dire « oui » ou « bien sûr ».

An adverb meaning 'certainly' or 'without doubt,' often used as an affirmative response or to emphasize agreement. In American English, it is also used informally to mean 'yes' or 'of course.'

1. Certainly or definitelyA1informalamerican

   Used to express strong agreement or certainty.

   certainement, bien sûr

   • Sure, I'll help you with that.
   • Are you coming to the party? Sure!
   • Sure, that sounds like a great idea.

   Synonymesabsolutelycertainlydefinitelyindeedof coursesurelyunquestionably

2. Without doubtA2informal

   Used to emphasize that something is true or certain.

   Sans doute (avec certitude)

   • He sure knows how to cook.
   • That was sure a long meeting.
   • She sure can sing beautifully.

   Synonymesassuredlycertainlydefinitelyindeedsurelyundoubtedlyunquestionablywithout doubt

   Antonymesdoubtfullyhesitantlyuncertainly