流石
さすが
sasuga
VocabularyLevel 61 - JLPT N2

Meaning

as expected

truly · as one would expect

Signification

comme attendu

vraiment · comme on pouvait s'y attendre

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 流石 (さすが) means 'indeed'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of indeed.

Example Sentences

流石プロだ、仕事が速い。

さすが ぷろだ、しごとが はやい。

As expected of a professional, the work is fast.

C'est bien un professionnel, le travail est rapide.

流石に疲れて眠れなかった。

さすがに つかれて ねむれなかった。

I was so tired that I couldn't sleep.

J'étais tellement fatigué que je n'arrivais pas à dormir.

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