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1 uncertain
uncertain [‚ʌn'sɜ:tən]∎ we were uncertain whether to continue or we should continue nous ne savions pas trop si nous devions continuer;∎ they were uncertain how to begin ils ne savaient pas trop comment commencer;∎ I feel uncertain about him j'ai des doutes à son sujet;∎ to be uncertain about sth être inquiet au sujet de ou incertain de qch∎ it's uncertain whether we'll succeed or not il n'est pas sûr ou certain que nous réussissions;∎ in no uncertain terms en termes on ne peut plus clairs, sans mâcher ses mots∎ the cause of her death is still uncertain la cause de sa mort reste inconnue, on ignore encore la cause de sa mort(d) (unsteady → voice, steps) hésitant, mal assuré(e) (undecided → plans) incertain, pas sûr -
2 in doubt
(uncertain: The result of the dispute is still in doubt.) indécis -
3 hazard
['hæzəd] 1. noun((something which causes) a risk of harm or danger: the hazards of mountain-climbing.) danger2. verb1) (to risk; to be prepared to do (something, the result of which is uncertain): Are you prepared to hazard your life for the success of this mission?) risquer2) (to put forward (a guess etc).) risquer, hasarder (une opinion)•- hazardousness -
4 be on tenterhooks
(to be uncertain and anxious about what is going to happen: He was on tenterhooks about the result of the exam.) charbons ardents -
5 doubtful
1) (feeling doubt; uncertain what to think, expect etc: He is doubtful about the future of the school.) incertain2) (able to be doubted; not clear: The outcome is doubtful; a doubtful result.) incertain, indécis3) (uncertain but rather unlikely, unhopeful etc: It is doubtful whether this will work; a doubtful improvement.) douteux4) (suspicious: He's rather a doubtful character.) louche
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