How do you say "Of course." in French?

"Of course." in French is "Bien sûr.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Bien sûr." mean in English?

"Bien sûr." means "Of course." in English.

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How to Say ‘Of course.’ in French

Bien sûr.

byen syoor

[byen syoor]

Phrase Breakdown

Bien

[byen]

well

Here bien is part of the expression bien sûr, meaning of course.

Example

Le serveur répond Bien sûr. quand il comprend la commande.

The server answers Of course. when they understand the order.

sûr

[syoor]

sure / certain

Used in bien sûr to mean of course or certainly.

Example

Bien sûr. est une réponse positive avec sûr.

Of course. is a positive reply with sûr.

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