French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
assurance
Pronunciation
IPA/asyʁɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounconfidence
Example
Elle a beaucoup d'assurance quand elle parle.
She has a lot of confidence when she speaks.
More examples
Il a souscrit une assurance pour sa voiture.
He took out insurance for his car.
Core concept
A person with assurance carries a quiet sense of inner security into speech and action.
Common phrases
avoir de l'assurance
be confident
manquer d'assurance
lack confidence
perdre son assurance
lose one's confidence
Similar words
confiance: A feeling of trust in other people or in things.
confiance en soi: A sense of trust and belief in one's own abilities.
audace: A willingness to act boldly despite danger or rules.
Definition in French
Sentiment de sûreté intérieure qui permet d'agir sans hésitation.
Word origin
The noun assurance was formed from assurer with the suffix -ance, preserving the older idea of making something secure while developing a sense of personal confidence.
Usage tips
- Assurance is feminine, so the phrase is une assurance, and its final written e is not pronounced in the singular.