/ɡa.ʁɑ̃.tiʁ/
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to guarantee, to ensure
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Word origin
From garant ('one who stands surety'), a word of Frankish origin related to the root behind English 'warrant'. The initial g and w alternate between Norman and Parisian French.
- Origin
- Frankish
- Root
- garant
- English cognates
- guarantee, warrant
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ir (finir-style) conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | garantis | garantissais | garantis | garantirai | garantirais |
| tu | garantis | garantissais | garantis | garantiras | garantirais |
| il/elle | garantit | garantissait | garantit | garantira | garantirait |
| nous | garantissons | garantissions | garantîmes | garantirons | garantirions |
| vous | garantissez | garantissiez | garantîtes | garantirez | garantiriez |
| ils/elles | garantissent | garantissaient | garantirent | garantiront | garantiraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | garantisse | garantisse |
| tu | garantisses | garantisses |
| il/elle | garantisse | garantît |
| nous | garantissions | garantissions |
| vous | garantissiez | garantissiez |
| ils/elles | garantissent | garantissent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | garantis |
| nous | garantissons |
| vous | garantissez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- garantissant
- Past participle
- garanti · garantie · garantis · garanties
Examples
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I cannot guarantee the outcome.
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These rules protect your rights.
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We stand behind the quality of our products.
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The law guaranteed press freedom at the time.
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Nothing can guarantee a win, you have to play.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 11: garantir, mai, humour and 7 more words.