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"Of course" in French: bien sûr
bien sûr
Of course in French is bien sûr. Use the whole phrase to agree or reassure. Évidemment and bien entendu are close cousins.
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How to pronounce bien sûr
Say it
byan SEWR
/bjɛ̃ syʁ/
byan SEWR. Bien is a nasal byan. Sûr sounds like sewr.
"Of course" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bien sûr | of course Default agreement. | Default agreement. |
| bien sûr que oui | of course yes Strong yes. | Strong yes. |
| bien sûr que non | of course not Strong no. | Strong no. |
| évidemment | obviously / of course Slightly stronger tone. | Slightly stronger tone. |
How to use bien sûr in real life
- 1Helping a friend
Tu peux m'aider ? Bien sûr.
Can you help me? Of course.
Full phrase as reply.
- 2Confirming a plan
Bien sûr, je serai là à midi.
Of course, I'll be there at noon.
Bien sûr + promise.
- 3Reassuring
Bien sûr que tu peux venir.
Of course you can come.
Bien sûr que + clause.
Mistakes English speakers make with bien sûr
Incorrect: Bien sure.
Correct: Bien sûr.
Sûr keeps the circumflex in the set phrase.
Incorrect: Of course, j'arrive.
Correct: Bien sûr, j'arrive.
Use bien sûr, not English of course.
Good to know
Bien sûr is warm everyday agreement. Said flatly it can sound sarcastic, like English "of course." For softer yes, ça marche or d'accord may fit better.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Borrowing a charger
ChatPal
Je peux emprunter ton chargeur ?
Can I borrow your charger?
You
Bien sûr, il est sur le bureau.
Of course, it's on the desk.
ChatPal
Merci ! Je te le rends ce soir, bien sûr.
Thanks! I'll give it back tonight, of course.
You
Pas de souci.
No worries.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Of course" in French
How do I say of course?
Bien sûr.
How do I say of course not?
Bien sûr que non.
Is évidemment the same?
Close; it can sound more like "obviously."
How do you pronounce bien sûr?
Byan SEWR.
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