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sûr info.

Tips to remember the French word ‘sûr’:
1. Similar to the English word “sure,” ‘sûr’ is pronounced like “soor.”
2. A useful trick to remember this word is to associate it with certainty and assurance. Imagine someone saying “sure” with a French accent, emphasizing their confidence.
3. Visualize a checkmark or a thumbs-up gesture, symbols of certainty and confirmation, to connect with the meaning of ‘sûr.’

Explanations:
– ‘Sûr’ is an adjective in French, meaning “sure” or “certain” in English.
– It is used to express confidence or the absence of doubt in various situations.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Certain, assuré, indubitable

Alternate meanings and slang:
– In spoken language, ‘sûr’ can also be used as an interjection meaning “of course” or “definitely.”
– As slang, ‘sûr’ can be shortened to “sûr” or “sûre,” often used to agree or confirm something, similar to “yeah” or “sure” in English.

Examples of sentences using ‘sûr’:
1. Je suis sûr de mes compétences. (I am sure of my skills.)
2. Est-ce que tu es sûre qu’il est venu hier ? (Are you sure he came yesterday?)
3. Bien sûr, je viendrai à la fête. (Of course, I will come to the party.)
4. Tu as fini tes devoirs ? – Sûr ! (Did you finish your homework? – Sure!)

Note: Remember to practice the pronunciation of ‘sûr’ to familiarize yourself with its sound in French. It can also be used to ask for confirmation in questions or to express agreement in conversations.

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sur info.

Tips to remember the French word “sur”:
1. Associate “sur” with the English preposition “on,” as they often occupy similar physical or metaphorical spaces; envision something lying on a surface to remember “sur.”
2. Link “sur” to the word “sure,” and imagine being “sure” about where you place something “on” something else.
3. Think of the Spanish “sobre” which also means “on” or “about,” as it sounds similar to “sur.”

Explanations:
– “Sur” is a French preposition commonly used to indicate the position of an object in relation to another (on, upon, on top of).
– It can also be used in more abstract terms, similar to the English “on” or “about” when referring to topics or subjects.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Dessus” can sometimes be used interchangeably with “sur” and means “on top of” or “above.”
– “À propos de” is typically used in the context of speaking “about” a subject, similar to how “sur” is used when discussing topics.

Alternate meanings / slang:
– “Sur” can be a slang term in the context of social media or texting, short for “sûr,” meaning “sure” or “certain.”
– In some expressions, “sur” can also be used in a more figurative sense, such as “être sur les nerfs” (to be on edge/nerves).

Examples of sentences that use “sur”:
1. Le chat dort sur le canapé. (The cat sleeps on the couch.)
2. Je lis un livre sur l’histoire de France. (I am reading a book about the history of France.)
3. Il y a une tache sur ta chemise. (There is a stain on your shirt.)
4. Nous discutons sur des sujets importants. (We’re discussing important topics.)
5. Elle travaille sur un nouveau projet. (She is working on a new project.)

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