bien sûr — meaning in English

English meaning

• certainly adv Without any doubt; definitely.
• indeed adv Used to confirm or emphasize a statement; truly, in fact.
• sure adj Certain or confident about something.

Senses

bien sûr is used for these senses in English:

• certainly An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.
• for real Genuinely, truly.
• indeed Indicates emphatic agreement.
• of course Naturally, as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously. [from 19th c.]
• of course Indicates enthusiastic agreement.
• sure (in response to a request for help or a favour) Yes; of course.
• you bet (idiomatic, informal) Certainly, you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.

certainly — full definition

1. adv Without any doubt; definitely.
2. adv Used as an emphatic way of saying yes.

indeed — full definition

1. adv Used to confirm or emphasize a statement; truly, in fact.
2. intj Used alone to express agreement, surprise, or mild sarcasm depending on tone.

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