certain

certain
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. certain
La directrice n'est pas encore certaine de pouvoir proposer une augmentation à l'employé.The director isn't certain yet that she can offer the employee a raise.
a. some
Le patient attend le docteur depuis un certain temps.The patient has been waiting for the doctor for some time.
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