What does bien sûr in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word bien sûr in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use bien sûr in French.

The word bien sûr in French means naturally, obviously, of course, of course!, steady on your feet, of course + [indicative], of course not, Yes, of course!, yes, of course. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word bien sûr

naturally, obviously, of course

locution adverbiale (naturellement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Et bien sûr, ce sale traître est allé me dénoncer !
Of course, that filthy traitor went and dobbed me in!

of course!

interjection (oui)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
– Dis, tu m'écoutes ? – Bien sûr !
"Are you listening to me?" "Of course!"

steady on your feet

locution adjectivale (fermement debout)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce boxeur est bien campé sur ses jambes.

of course + [indicative]

locution adverbiale (évidemment)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Bien sûr qu'il viendra.

of course not

interjection (absolument pas)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
- Tu as revu ton ancienne copine ? - Bien sûr que non !

Yes, of course!

interjection (évidemment)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Tu viendras dimanche ? Bien sûr que oui !
Are you coming on Sunday? Yes, of course!

yes, of course

locution adverbiale (certainement)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tu restes dîner avec nous ? Mais oui, bien sûr.

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