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How do you say "safe" in French?
sûr
In French, "safe" is sûr.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SUR' with one syllable. The 'u' has an accent and sounds like the 'u' in 'urgent'.
Grammar notes
Sûr is masculine, sûre is feminine. The accent is important and appears in both forms. Plurals are sûrs and sûres.
Example sentence
C'est un endroit sûr.
It's a safe place.
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How to remember sûr
Sûr means safe and sure. When you're sure about something, you feel safe and confident.
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Questions about sûr
How do you say "safe" in French?
In French, "safe" is sûr. It is a noun.
How is sûr written in French?
sûr is written using the standard French script.
How is sûr used in a sentence?
Use sûr as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: C'est un endroit sûr. (It's a safe place.).
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