French Conversation · Level 122
60 words
French word
assurément
Pronunciation
IPA/asyʁemɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbcertainly
Example
Il viendra assurément demain.
He will certainly come tomorrow.
More examples
Elle réussira assurément l'examen.
She will definitely pass the exam.
Core concept
A statement placed firmly on the side of certainty, with almost no room for doubt.
Common phrases
oui, assurément
Yes, certainly
venir assurément
definitely come
Similar words
certainement: Expresses firm confidence that an event will happen or a fact is true.
sûrement: Indicates that something is almost certainly true or will happen.
évidemment: Indicates that something is clearly true and leaves no room for doubt.
bien sûr: Used to answer a question affirmatively or accept a suggestion readily.
Definition in French
Marque une certitude quasi totale, utilisé pour affirmer qu'une chose est sûre.
Word origin
Assurément developed in French from assurer, meaning to make certain or secure, with the adverb-forming suffix -ment; assurer ultimately comes from Latin securus.
Usage tips
- Assurément is a formal or emphatic choice, while everyday French often uses certainement or bien sûr for a similar idea.