How to Say ‘Of course’ in French
Bien sûr
bee-ahn syoor
[bee-ahn syoor]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "quite sure." A very natural way to say "of course." Pronounced byan syur.
🇫🇷 In France: It can sound warm and reassuring in conversation, especially in service or school settings.
Phrase Breakdown
Bien
[bee-ahn]
well; quite
In the expression 'bien sûr,' 'bien' helps mean 'of course' or 'certainly.'
Bien sûr, vous pouvez entrer.
Of course, you can come in.
sûr
[syoor]
sure; certain
Means 'sure' or 'certain'; together with 'bien' it forms 'of course.'
Je suis sûr que tout ira bien.
I am sure that everything will be fine.
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