How do you say "Be sure" in French?

"Be sure" in French is "Être sûr". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Be sure’ in French

Q: What does "Être sûr" mean in English?

"Être sûr" means "Be sure" in English. Usage tip: [Sûr] changes form with the speaker: a man says [sûr], a woman says [sûre]. You will hear the difference mostly in writing, since the extra [e] is not pronounced.

Être sûr

etruh syoor

[etruh syoor]

💬 Usage Tip: [Sûr] changes form with the speaker: a man says [sûr], a woman says [sûre]. You will hear the difference mostly in writing, since the extra [e] is not pronounced.

Phrase Breakdown

Être

[etruh]

to be

Infinitive of the verb 'être', meaning 'to be'.

Example

Je préfère être sûr avant de payer.

I prefer to be sure before paying.

sûr

[syoor]

sure

Means 'sure' or 'certain'.

Example

Je veux être sûr du montant final.

I want to be sure of the final amount.

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