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presume

/prɪˈzjuːm/

/prɪˈzum/

Translations

presumeverb

presumed

Past Simple

presumed

Past Participle

presuming

Gerund

/prɪˈzjuːm/

/prɪˈzum/

présumerSens : tenir pour acquis, supposer sans vérification.

She presumed that the meeting was canceled because no one was in the conference room.

Elle présumait que la réunion était annulée parce qu’il n’y avait personne dans la salle de conférence.

oserSens : agir avec une audace jugée déplacée, souvent dans la tournure « presum[e] to + infinitif ».

He presumed to enter the restricted area without asking for authorization.

Il a osé entrer dans la zone interdite sans demander d’autorisation.

présumerSens courant : inférer ou estimer à partir d’indices ou d’une forte probabilité.

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

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

Synonyms

take for granted

presumeverb

To suppose that something is the case based on probability or reasonable evidence.

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

To take for granted or assume something without verification or proof.

She presumed that the meeting was canceled because no one was in the conference room.

To undertake something with unwarranted boldness or without permission.

He presumed to enter the restricted area without asking for authorization.