certainly

certainement, assurément

Sert à affirmer qu’on est sûr que quelque chose est vrai ou va se produire.

En anglais simple : Used to say that you are sure something is true or will happen.

• It is certainly cold today.
• You will certainly need a coat.
• That was certainly the best meal we had.

Synonymes : definitely, surely, undoubtedly

Expressions courantes : certainly true, will certainly help, certainly not

bien sûr, certainement

Manière polie de dire oui ou d’accepter de faire quelque chose.

En anglais simple : A polite way to say yes or agree to do something.

• “Can I sit here?” “Certainly.”
• “Could you help me?” “Certainly, give me a moment.”
• “May we leave early?” “Certainly, you have finished your work.”

Synonymes : of course, yes

Contraires : no

Expressions courantes : certainly you may, certainly sir, certainly why not

avec certitude

D’une manière qui montre un savoir sûr ou ne laisse aucun doute.

En anglais simple : In a way that shows firm knowledge or leaves no doubt.

• We cannot know certainly what happened.
• The cause could not be established certainly.
• Can anyone determine certainly which account is accurate?

Synonymes : with certainty, conclusively

Contraires : uncertainly

Expressions courantes : know certainly, establish certainly, determine certainly