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certain

UK
/ˈsɜːtən/
US
/ˈsɜrtn/

Translations

certainadjective
more certain
Comp.
most certain
Super.
UK
/ˈsɜːtən/
US
/ˈsɜrtn/
She was certain that she had locked the door before leaving.
Elle était sûre d’avoir verrouillé la porte avant de partir.
certainEmploi courant pour introduire une idée précise mais non nommée.
There are certain rules that must be followed in the laboratory.
Il y a certaines règles qui doivent être respectées dans le laboratoire.
certainEmploi soutenu ou courant pour exprimer l’inévitable.
It is certain that the sun will rise tomorrow.
Il est certain que le soleil se lèvera demain.
Synonyms
assured
indubitable
unquestionable
positive
particular
specific
definite
sure
Antonyms
uncertain
doubtful
certainpronoun
UK
/ˈsɜː.tən/
US
/ˈsɝː.tən/
Used as an indefinite quantifying pronoun (e.g., "Certain of the students were late").
certainesEmploi pronominal au pluriel féminin.
Certain of the applicants were selected for a second interview.
Certaines des candidates ont été sélectionnées pour un second entretien.
certainsEmploi pronominal au pluriel masculin ou générique.
Certain of the applicants were selected for a second interview.
Certains des candidats ont été sélectionnés pour un second entretien.

Definitions

certainadjective
Known for sure; established beyond doubt.
She was certain that she had locked the door before leaving.
Specific but not explicitly named or stated.
There are certain rules that must be followed in the laboratory.
Inevitable or unavoidable.
It is certain that the sun will rise tomorrow.
certainpronoun
Some but not all; an unspecified but limited number of people or things.
Certain of the applicants were selected for a second interview.
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