certain in French
certain in French is certain, quelconque — certain means completely confident that something is true.
certain in French
certain
Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something.
certain
(euphemism, preceded by "a") Used to denote that the speaker is referring to a specific person or thing that they do not want to name directly, implying that the listener should infer the identity of the referent.
quelconque
(euphemism, preceded by "a") Used to denote that the speaker is referring to a specific person or thing that they do not want to name directly, implying that the listener should infer the identity of the referent.
certain
Having been determined but not specified.
What does "certain" mean?
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adj Completely confident that something is true.
"She was certain she had locked the door."
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adj Sure to happen; inevitable.
"A recession now seems almost certain."
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det Used to refer to a specific but unnamed person or thing.
"Certain foods can trigger an allergic reaction."
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certain in a sentence
- She was certain she had locked the door.
- I'm certain that I saw him leave the office before lunch.
- A recession now seems almost certain.
- With so many dark clouds overhead, rain this afternoon is certain.
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What is "certain" in French?
"certain" in French is certain, quelconque. certain means: Completely confident that something is true.
How do you use "certain" in a sentence?
Example: "She was certain she had locked the door." In French, "certain" is certain, quelconque.
Are there other ways to say "certain" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "certain": certain, quelconque.
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