/sɛʁtɛ̃/
Translation
certain, some
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin certanus, from Latin certus ('sure, fixed, decided'), from cernere ('to sift, to decide'). The same root gave English 'certain' and 'certify'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- certus
- English cognates
- certain, certify, concern
Examples
' .
Some people think he is right.
charme.
He has a certain charm.
.
I am certain of my answer.
l' .
It's been a while since I last saw her.
, .
In certain countries, people drive on the left.
Used in
Grammar articles
(6)French Adjective Position: Default, BAGS, and the Meaning Shifts
French Advanced Grammar (C1-C2): The Constructions That Sound Native
French Verb Conjugation: The Complete Rules with Examples
The French Subjunctive After Doubt, Emotion and Opinion
The French Subjunctive After Necessity and Will
French Time Expressions: depuis, pendant, il y a and pour
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