French Phrase
Bien sûr, je le remplace.
Meaning
The speaker is confirming that they will replace something that has just been mentioned. It conveys confidence and willingness, similar to saying 'Of course, I'll replace it.'
When to use
Use this sentence when someone points out a missing, broken, or incorrect item and you want to reassure them that you will take care of the replacement. It works in both casual and semi‑formal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Biensûr,jeleremplace.
Bien sûr
A fixed adverbial phrase meaning 'of course' or 'certainly', used to affirm something strongly.
Pronoun le
Direct object pronoun that replaces a masculine singular noun previously mentioned.
remplacer (present)
Regular -er verb; first person singular present tense is 'je remplace'.
🗨In Conversation
Le verre du salon est cassé, il faut le changer.
The living‑room glass is broken, it needs to be changed.
Bien sûr, je le remplace.
Of course, I'll replace it.
✕Common Mistakes
Bien sûr, je le remplace la porte.
Use ‘la’ if the noun being replaced is feminine (e.g., la porte).
Bien sûr, je le remplace, même si je ne sais pas comment.
Avoid using ‘Bien sûr’ when you are not sure; it sounds overconfident. Use ‘Je vais essayer de le remplacer’ instead.
Bien sûr, je remplaces le document.
The verb must agree with the subject; ‘je remplace’ is correct, not ‘je remplaces’.
↔Alternatives
Évidemment, je le remplace.
Obviously, I will replace it.
Oui, je le remplace.
Yes, I will replace it.
Pas de problème, je le remplace.
No problem, I'll replace it.
Cultural Tip
‘Bien sûr’ is polite and slightly formal, making it suitable for customer service, workplace, or any situation where you want to sound reassuring. In very informal speech, French speakers may simply say ‘Oui, je le remplace’ or ‘Pas de souci, je le remplace’. Remember that the pronoun ‘le’ must match the gender of the noun it replaces; if you’re talking about a feminine object, use ‘la’.