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The English phrase “of course” can be translated into French in several ways, depending on the context. Here are the most common expressions with usage examples and literal translations.

Bien sûr

Literal meaning: “Well sure”

  • Bien sûr, je viendrai demain. Of course, I’ll come tomorrow.
  • Tu connais cette chanson ? Bien sûr ! Do you know this song? Of course!

Évidemment

Literal meaning: “Evidently”

  • iOf course, he’s right.
  • Tu vas venir avec nous ? Évidemment ! Are you coming with us? Of course!

Naturellement

Literal meaning: “Naturally”

  • Naturellement, nous acceptons votre invitation. Of course, we accept your invitation.
  • Vous parlerez français ? Naturellement. Will you speak French? Of course.

Bien entendu

Literal meaning: “Well understood”

  • Bien entendu, nous traiterons cette question. Of course, we will address this issue.
  • Puis-je vous poser une question ? Bien entendu. May I ask you a question? Of course.

Mais oui

Literal meaning: “But yes”

  • Tu es sûr de ton choix ? Mais oui ! Are you sure about your choice? Of course!
  • Mais oui, c’est très simple. Of course, it’s very simple.

Certainement

Literal meaning: “Certainly”

  • Certainement, nous prendrons des mesures. Of course, we will take action.
  • Est-ce possible ? Certainement. Is it possible? Of course.

Tout à fait

Literal meaning: “Completely”

  • C’est important, n’est-ce pas ? Tout à fait. It’s important, isn’t it? Of course.
  • Tout à fait, nous sommes d’accord. Of course, we agree.

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