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"Safe" in French: sûr(e)
sûr(e)
Note: also: en sécurité
Safe in French is sûr (masculine) or sûre (feminine). Un endroit sûr means a safe place. Write sûr with the accent—not the preposition sur.
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How to pronounce sûr(e)
Say it
sewr
/syʁ/
Sûr: sewr, like French u with a soft r. Sûre adds a light e: sewr. The circonflexe matters on the page.
"Safe" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sûr | safe / sure (m) Masculine adjective. | Masculine adjective. |
| sûre | safe / sure (f) Feminine adjective. | Feminine adjective. |
| c'est sûr | it's certain / for sure Agreement and certainty. | Agreement and certainty. |
| en sécurité | safe / in safety Related phrase, not the headword. | Related phrase, not the headword. |
How to use sûr(e) in real life
- 1Night walk advice
Reste sur le boulevard, c'est plus sûr.
Stay on the boulevard—it's safer.
Plus sûr (m).
- 2Choosing a lockbox
Cette zone me semble sûre pour le dépôt.
This area seems safe to me for the drop-off.
Feminine sûre.
- 3Confirming a fact
Tu es sûr de l'horaire ?
Are you sure about the schedule?
Sûr also means sure.
Mistakes English speakers make with sûr(e)
Incorrect: C'est sur, je viens.
Correct: C'est sûr, je viens.
Use sûr with û; sur without accent is the preposition on.
Incorrect: Je suis en sécurité — pour dire sûr.
Correct: Je suis dans un endroit sûr.
En sécurité is related but not the adjective sûr.
Good to know
Sûr covers both safe and sure/certain. For physical safety, people also say en sécurité. Street advice often uses plus sûr. Always keep the accent when you mean the adjective.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a late-night route home
ChatPal
Ce passage te paraît sûr ?
Does this shortcut seem safe to you?
You
Non. L'avenue est plus sûre, même si c'est plus long.
No. The avenue is safer, even if it's longer.
ChatPal
Ok. Restons là où c'est sûr.
Okay. Let's stay where it's safe.
You
On marche ensemble jusqu'au métro.
We'll walk together to the metro.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Safe" in French
How do you say safe in French?
Sûr (m) / sûre (f).
How is sûr different from sur?
Sûr (with û) is the adjective; sur is the preposition on.
Does en sécurité count as sûr?
No—related meaning, different wording.
How do you pronounce sûr?
sewr.
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