rassurant
reassuring
C'est quelque chose qui redonne confiance et qui calme les peurs ou les inquiétudes.
Definition & meaning
Rassurant means reassuring or comforting: something or someone that makes you feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain.
- C’est rassurant de savoir qu’il est là. — It is reassuring to know that he is there.
- Elle a une voix rassurante. — She has a reassuring voice.
Grammar & Word origin
Rassurant is an adjective. It agrees with the noun it describes: rassurant (masculine singular), rassurante (feminine singular), rassurants (masculine plural), and rassurantes (feminine plural).
It comes from the verb rassurer (“to reassure”) and is also its present participle. The verb combines the prefix re-, suggesting a return to a state, with assurer (“to assure”).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- apaisant — soothing or calming; emphasizes reducing emotional tension.
- réconfortant — comforting; often suggests providing emotional support.
Antonyms
- inquiétant — worrying or alarming; causes concern rather than easing it.
- angoissant — anxiety-inducing; suggests stronger distress.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ce mot est rassurant.adjective
This word is reassuring.
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