sûr/syʁ/
adjective · A2 · Frequency 149
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
sure, certain
Used to express certainty about a fact or situation.
trustworthy, reliable
Used to describe a person or thing that can be trusted.
safe, secure
Used to indicate an environment or condition free from danger.
Examples
Je suis sûr que le train arrivera à l'heure.
I am sure that the train will arrive on time.
C'est un guide sûr pour une randonnée en montagne.
He is a reliable guide for a mountain hike.
Ce parking est sûr même après la tombée de la nuit.
This parking lot is safe even after nightfall.
Collocations
- être sûr de soito be self-confident
- un ami sûra reliable friend
Common mistakes
être sûr à soi
être sûr de soi
The fixed collocation être sûr de soi uses the preposition de to express self-confidence, not à.
Related words
synonymcertaincertain, guaranteed (sure, positive)
antonymincertainuncertain; unsure
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
sure, certain
Used to express certainty about a fact or situation.
trustworthy, reliable
Used to describe a person or thing that can be trusted.
safe, secure
Used to indicate an environment or condition free from danger.
Examples
Elle est sûre que son frère arrivera avant midi.
She is sure that her brother will arrive before noon.
Cette collègue est sûre et tient toujours ses promesses.
This colleague is reliable and always keeps her promises.
La passerelle est sûre même quand il pleut.
The footbridge is safe even when it rains.
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
sure, certain
Used to express certainty about a fact or situation.
trustworthy, reliable
Used to describe a person or thing that can be trusted.
safe, secure
Used to indicate an environment or condition free from danger.
Examples
Nous sommes sûrs que le train arrivera à l'heure.
We are sure that the train will arrive on time.
Les fournisseurs sûrs respectent toujours leurs délais.
Reliable suppliers always meet their deadlines.
Les randonneurs ont choisi des sentiers sûrs avant la tombée de la nuit.
The hikers chose safe trails before nightfall.