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assumed

/əˈsjuːmd/

/əˈsumd/

assumedpast participle

/əˈsjuːmd/

/əˈsumd/

Functions as a past participle used adjectivally.

Translations

présumé

The assumed value of the parameter was later adjusted.

La valeur présumée du paramètre a ensuite été ajustée.

Additional translations

fauxSurtout dans les emplois comme nom ou identité empruntés ou dissimulés.

Definitions

Taken for granted or accepted as true without proof; presumed.

The assumed value of the parameter was later adjusted.

Falsely adopted or pretended for a particular purpose.

Under an assumed name, she began a new life abroad.

assumedadjective

more assumed

Comp.

most assumed

Super.

/əˈsjuːmd/

/əˈsumd/

Translations

supposé

The assumed facts in the report were later proven to be incorrect.

Les faits supposés dans le rapport se sont ensuite révélés inexacts.

Additional translations

feintEmploi pour une attitude, une confiance ou une identité adoptée artificiellement.

Definitions

Taken for granted or accepted as true without proof.

The assumed facts in the report were later proven to be incorrect.

Adopted or taken on as a role or identity, often falsely or for a specific purpose.

He spoke with an assumed confidence that belied his nervousness.

Synonyms

taken for granted

assumeverb

assumed

Past Simple

assumed

Past Simple

assumed

Past Participle

assuming

Gerund

/əˈsjuːm/

/əˈsum/

Translations

supposer

I assume you have completed the assignment since you didn't ask for an extension.

Je suppose que tu as terminé le devoir puisque tu n’as pas demandé de délai supplémentaire.

assumerAu sens de prendre une responsabilité, une tâche ou un rôle.

She assumed the responsibility of organizing the event.

Elle a assumé la responsabilité d’organiser l’événement.

Additional translations

présumerPlus formel que « supposer ».

revêtirS’emploie surtout pour un aspect, une apparence ou une qualité.

feindreS’emploie pour un sentiment, une attitude ou une apparence simulée.

Definitions

To take for granted or without proof.

I assume you have completed the assignment since you didn't ask for an extension.

To take upon oneself; undertake.

She assumed the responsibility of organizing the event.

To take on a particular quality, appearance, or role.

The chameleon can assume the color of its surroundings.

To begin to have a particular position or status.

He will assume the role of CEO next month.

To pretend to have or to put on an appearance of (a quality, feeling, or manner); to feign.

He assumed an air of indifference to hide his disappointment.

Synonyms

take for granted

Antonyms