How to Say ‘Of course’ in French
Bien sûr
byan sur
[byan sur]
Phrase Breakdown
Bien
[byan]
of course
With sûr, bien forms a phrase meaning certainly or of course.
Bien sûr, je peux montrer mon billet.
Of course, I can show my ticket.
sûr
[sur]
sure / certain
Used with bien to form bien sûr, meaning of course or certainly.
Bien sûr, nous sommes prêts à enregistrer les bagages.
Of course, we are ready to check the bags.
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