French Conversation · Level 113
59 words
French word
rassurer
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁasyʁe/
Meaning
- verbreassure
Example
Je te rassure, tout ira bien.
Let me reassure you: everything will be fine.
More examples
Il faut rassurer les enfants avant le spectacle.
It is necessary to reassure the children before the show.
Core concept
A worried mind settles when someone provides a sign of safety.
Common phrases
rassurer quelqu'un
reassure someone
rassurer les enfants
reassure the children
se rassurer
reassure oneself
Similar words
calmer: To settle heightened tension or anger through calming speech or behavior.
réconforter: To soothe someone experiencing sadness or worry with empathy and comfort.
apaiser: To soften tension or anxiety gradually and bring about inner calm.
Definition in French
Dire ou montrer à quelqu'un que la situation est sûre afin de diminuer son inquiétude.
Word origin
Rassurer combines re- with assurer, while assurer developed through Old French from Latin securus, meaning 'safe'.
Usage tips
- Rassurer takes the reassured person as a direct object, as in je te rassure, whereas se rassurer means to calm one's own worry.