how to say but of course in french

by Cassandra Swift DVM 5 min read

What is Mais bien sur?

: certainly : of course.

What does the phrase but of course mean?

The phrase "but of course" is an implication of hindsight to re-affirm a previously held belief in a creative way. For instance, someone who believes they are lucky will think, in the moment they hit a green light, "but of course" because it is a physical embodiment of their mindset (a mental construct).

What is another word for but in French?

maisAs a general rule, “but” is one of those words that has a more or less exact French equivalent: mais. Like “but”, mais can mean: however (a point of contestation/contradiction)Apr 3, 2020

How do you spell course in French?

French translation of 'course'to be on course [ship, aircraft] suivre son cap.to be off course [ship, aircraft] dévier de son cap.to be on course for sth [person] être en bonne voie pour qch.to run its course, to take its course [disease, process] suivre son cours.More items...

Is it rude to say of course?

'Of course' is polite and friendly here. It's like definitely, certainly. It emphasizes that what we're saying is true or correct. Of course I'm going to Geri's party because I REALLY want to go.

Why do we say of course?

You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. "Can I just say something about the game on Saturday?"—"Yes, of course you can." You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone.

What does the word Toulouse mean?

Noun. 1. Toulouse - a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of Bordeaux; a cultural center of medieval Europe.

How do I use aussi?

Aussi is often used to add another object, thought or idea to a sentence. This is probably the best-known usage of the word, which is often translated into English as “also.” Examples: Elle m'a aussi dit qu'elle avait lu ce livre déjà.

How do you use Aussi and autant?

For example, Il est aussi grand que moi. means “He is as tall as I am.” Il court aussi vite que moi means “He runs as fast as me.” But for verbs and nouns, you should actually use autant que. The placement of autant que is exactly the same; it's just a different word.

How do you say different classes in French?

histoire. feminine. (n) history. J'enseigne l'histoire. ... géographie. feminine. (n) geography. ... politique. feminine. (n) politics. ... biologie. feminine. (n) biology. ... chimie. feminine. (n) chemistry. ... physique. feminine. (n) physics. ... maths. feminine. (n) math. ... art. masculine. (n) art.More items...

What is classes in French?

[ˈklɑːs ] 1. (= group of children or students) classe f.

Is it bien sur or Bien sure?

Whenever you need to express “Of course” or “Certainly” in French, the best expression to use is “Bien sûr“. As you will see, many variations exist, but if you have only one to keep in mind, it's: “Bien sûr“.

Using bien sûr to say of course

Let’s cut to the chase. Bien sûr is how you say of course in French. Translated literally as “very sure”, bien sûr is quite versatile because just like “of course” is used in English bien sûr can be used in all sorts of situations both formal and informal.

How to Say Of Course Not in French

If you want to say “of course not” you just have to add que non to bien sûr.

Translations & Examples

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