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/a.sy.ʁɑ̃s/
Translation
insurance; self-assurance, confidence
Word origin
From Old French asseurance, from asseurer ('to make safe'), from Vulgar Latin assecurare, built on Latin ad- ('to') and securus ('free from care, safe'). English 'assurance' and 'insurance' both trace back to it.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- securus
- English cognates
- assurance, insurance, secure
Grammar
Examples
couvre .
My insurance does not cover water damage.
aux .
He answers the questions with confidence.
- location ?
Do you have insurance for the hire car?
' .
The insurance company refused to pay.
l' colis .
I give you my assurance that the parcel will go out tomorrow.
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