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/syʁ.mɑ̃/

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Translation

surely, certainly

Word origin

From the adjective sur or sure ('certain') plus the adverbial suffix -ment, which descends from Latin mente, the ablative of mens ('mind'). The adjective itself is from Latin securus ('safe, free from care').

Origin
Latin
Root
securus
English cognates
secure, sure

Examples

cette .

He has surely already left at this hour.

, '.

You are surely right, it is worth trying.

.

She will certainly come back tomorrow morning.

.

He has surely left his bag in the taxi.

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You will certainly find the answer in this old book.

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This word is part of lesson 11.