bien sûr

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/bjɛ̃ syʁ/
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A ready and confident yes.
Practice using bien sûr in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Bien sûr que je me souviens de toi.
    Of course I remember you.
  • Tu viens avec nous ? — Bien sûr !
    Are you coming with us? — Of course!
  • Je peux ouvrir la fenêtre ? — Bien sûr.
    May I open the window? — Of course.
  • Bien sûr, je peux t’aider.
    Of course I can help you.
  • Vous voulez une autre tasse ? — Bien sûr, merci.
    Would you like another cup? — Certainly, thank you.

Similar words

évidemment
certainement

Meanings

Of course

conversation
neutral
Used to agree readily or to say that something is clear and expected.

Examples

  • Tu viens avec nous ? — Bien sûr !
    Are you coming with us? — Of course!
  • Bien sûr, je peux t’aider.
    Of course I can help you.
  • Je peux ouvrir la fenêtre ? — Bien sûr.
    May I open the window? — Of course.
  • Bien sûr que je me souviens de toi.
    Of course I remember you.
  • Vous voulez une autre tasse ? — Bien sûr, merci.
    Would you like another cup? — Certainly, thank you.

Similar words

évidemment
certainement

Etymology

The fixed response joins bien, “well”, with sûr, “sure”.

FAQ

What does bien sûr mean?

It means of course or certainly.

Can it answer a request?

Yes, it can give a willing yes.

Can it begin a sentence?

Yes: bien sûr, je peux aider.

Does it always need que?

No, it can stand alone as an answer.

Is it a negative reply?

No, it expresses agreement or certainty.

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