certainty

certitude

État ou sentiment de savoir qu’une chose est vraie, sans aucun doute.

En anglais simple : The feeling or state of knowing that something is true, with no doubt.

• I cannot say with certainty.
• His certainty surprised everyone in the room.
• Can you prove with absolute certainty that she was there?

Comment l'utiliser : certainty about something (She expressed certainty about the result.); with certainty (We cannot predict the weather with certainty.)

Synonymes : confidence, assurance

Contraires : uncertainty, doubt

Expressions courantes : absolute certainty, with certainty, certainty about something

chose certaine

Quelque chose qui arrivera sans aucun doute ou qui est assurément vrai.

En anglais simple : Something that will definitely happen or is definitely true.

• Victory is now a certainty.
• A second election became a certainty after the talks failed.
• Is promotion really a certainty for her?

Synonymes : sure thing

Expressions courantes : a certainty, virtual certainty, certainty for someone