Significado
Used to express certainty or agreement.
Contexto cultural
In France, 'Bien sûr' is often accompanied by a slight nod and a 'pout' of the lips, which signals that the answer is logically sound. Quebecers often use 'C'est sûr' or 'C'est sûr et certain' for extra emphasis, sometimes more than 'Bien sûr'. In many West African French-speaking countries, 'Bien sûr' is used with great warmth and can be repeated ('Bien sûr, bien sûr') to show deep respect. Belgian French uses 'Bien sûr' similarly to France, but you might also hear 'Sûr et certain' used very frequently in casual speech.
The 'Que' Rule
If you follow 'Bien sûr' with a sentence, always add 'que'. 'Bien sûr que oui' is better than just 'Bien sûr oui'.
Watch your tone
Saying 'Bien sûr' too quickly can sound like you're annoyed. Keep it friendly!
Significado
Used to express certainty or agreement.
The 'Que' Rule
If you follow 'Bien sûr' with a sentence, always add 'que'. 'Bien sûr que oui' is better than just 'Bien sûr oui'.
Watch your tone
Saying 'Bien sûr' too quickly can sound like you're annoyed. Keep it friendly!
The 'Mais' prefix
Add 'Mais' (But) to the front—'Mais bien sûr !'—to sound even more like a native speaker when agreeing enthusiastically.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the best response to: 'Tu veux m'aider à cuisiner ?'
Tu veux m'aider à cuisiner ?
'Bien sûr' is the correct fixed expression for 'Of course'.
Complete the sentence with the missing word.
Bien sûr ___ j'aime le fromage !
When 'Bien sûr' is followed by a clause, you must use 'que'.
Match the situation to the most natural use of 'Bien sûr'.
A waiter bringing the bill.
This is a standard polite affirmative in service.
Complete the dialogue.
— Est-ce que tu parles anglais ? — ______, je suis né à Londres.
Since the person was born in London, it is obvious they speak English.
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Ayudas visuales
Ways to Say Yes in French
Agreement
- • Oui
- • D'accord
- • Bien sûr
- • Tout à fait
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTu veux m'aider à cuisiner ?
'Bien sûr' is the correct fixed expression for 'Of course'.
Bien sûr ___ j'aime le fromage !
When 'Bien sûr' is followed by a clause, you must use 'que'.
A waiter bringing the bill.
This is a standard polite affirmative in service.
— Est-ce que tu parles anglais ? — ______, je suis né à Londres.
Since the person was born in London, it is obvious they speak English.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
7 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
In very casual slang, yes, but 'Bien sûr' is much more common and natural.
'Évidemment' means 'obviously' and can sometimes sound a bit rude if the person didn't know the answer.
Yes, in writing it distinguishes 'sûr' (sure) from 'sur' (on).
Use 'Bien sûr que non'.
Yes, though 'C'est sûr' is also very popular there.
Yes, if someone says 'Merci', you can reply 'Bien sûr !' to mean 'Of course! (No problem)'.
Frases relacionadas
Bien entendu
synonymWell understood / Of course
Évidemment
similarObviously
Tout à fait
similarExactly / Completely
Certes
formalAdmittedly / Indeed
Bien sûr que non
builds onOf course not
