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​French word of the day:
​Sûr (adj.) - Sure, certain, safe​

In today's lesson we'll have a look at the adjective sûr, meaning sure, certain and safe. This word can cause some confusion because it changes to the preposition sur (on, on top of) when the -u is written without the circumflex accent. [Keep reading]

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  4. ​Coeur Meaning & Translation – Heart in French​
  5. ​Déjà Meaning & Translation – Already in French​
  6. ​Tant Pis Meaning & Translation – Too bad, oh well in French​
  7. ​Chemin Meaning & Translation – Path, Way, Road in French​
  8. ​Tout le monde meaning & translation – Everybody in French​
  9. ​Profiter Meaning & Translation – To Enjoy in French​
  10. ​Heure Meaning & Translation- Hour in French​

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