Certitude et Possibilité - Certainty

Découvrez comment les expressions idiomatiques anglaises comme 'aller sans dire' et 'au-delà de l'ombre d'un doute' sont liées à la certitude en anglais.

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to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar) [Phrase]

tu peux être sûr que

Ex: You can bet your bottom dollar that she 'll come through for us in times of need .

to {not} [count] {one's} chickens [Phrase]

(ne pas) vendre la peau de l’ours avant de l’avoir tué

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beyond a shadow of a doubt [Phrase]

used when one can claim that something is true with all one's certainty

Ex: The evidence against the accused was so overwhelming that the jury found him guilty beyond a shadow of a doubt .

dollars to doughnuts [Phrase]

used to show one's utmost certainty about something

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hands down [Phrase]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: Leslie is hands down the nicest person

to [go] without saying [Phrase]

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: And it went without saying that nobody in his building would miss him .

mark my [word] [phrase]

used when one is certain that something will happen at some point in the future

Ex: I 've never seen a more talented athlete ; mark my word , she 'll be an Olympic champion someday .

to [seal] {one's} fate [Phrase]

to do something that ensures that someone or something fails or something unpleasant happens to them

Ex: His refusal to wear a helmet while riding his motorcycle may seal his fate in the event of an accident .

tried and true [Phrase]

qui a fait ses preuves

Ex: A good source of tried and true tips on how to cope with the various aspects of the illness .

acid test [nom]

épreuve de vérité

Ex: The final presentation will be the acid test of their teamwork and preparation .

La présentation finale sera le test décisif de leur travail d'équipe et de leur préparation.

a backward glance [Phrase]

a feeling of remorse, and reservation that one gets upon facing a challenge or finding oneself in an unexpected situation

Ex: After graduating from college , she paused to take a backward glance at her academic journey and the challenges she had overcome .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [Phrase]

avoir l'intime conviction de

Ex: When she first set foot in the new city, she knew in her bones that it was the right place for her to start a new chapter in life.

foregone conclusion [nom]

être couru d'avance

Ex: With their impressive lead going into the final inning , it was a foregone conclusion that the home team would win the game .

Avec leur avance impressionnante en entrant dans la dernière manche, c'était une conclusion inévitable que l'équipe à domicile gagnerait le match.

in no uncertain terms [Phrase]

in a way that is most clear or direct

Ex: She was told in no uncertain terms that the magazine had no interest in her short stories .

a one-way ticket [Phrase]

a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone

Ex: When he left his hometown to pursue his artistic career , it felt like a one-way ticket to a new life in the city .

to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time [Phrase]

c'est une question de temps

Ex: With the team 's talent and dedication , it 's a matter of time before they win the championship .

{sb} can take {sth} to the bank [phrase]

used to imply that something is reliable, certain, and can be trusted completely

Ex: When he gives his word , you can take it to the bank ; he always keeps his promises .

Certitude et Possibilité
Certainty	Uncertainty	Situations improbables	Impossibilité
Chance & Hasard	Possibility	Likelihood	Attentes
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Défini ou Inévitable