certaine

certain, sure (feminine form)

adjective sehr-TEN Rare

Also means

a certain, some (before noun)

Usage Note

Certaine is the feminine form of certain; its meaning shifts depending on position — placed after the noun it means 'definite, sure' (une victoire certaine), while placed before the noun it means 'a certain, some' (une certaine hésitation). The plural certains/certaines functions as a pronoun meaning 'some people'. The adverb certainement means 'certainly'.

Examples

"Elle avait une certaine grâce naturelle."

Natural Translation

She had a certain natural grace.

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