/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
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Some people think he is right.
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He has a certain charm.
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I am certain of my answer.
l' .
It's been a while since I last saw her.
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In certain countries, people drive on the left.
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Grammar articles
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The French Subjunctive After Necessity and Will
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