presuming

UK
/prɪˈzjuːmɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈzumɪŋ/

Translations

presumingnoun
presumings
pl
UK
/prɪˈzjuːmɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈzumɪŋ/
Gerund used nominally to denote the act of presuming.
présomptionAu sens d’hypothèse ou d’affirmation faite sans preuve.
Your constant presuming of bad intentions does not help the discussion.
Votre présomption constante de mauvaises intentions n’aide pas la discussion.
presumingadjective
more presuming
Comp.
most presuming
Super.
UK
/prɪˈzjuːmɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈzumɪŋ/
présomptueuxSe dit d’une personne trop sûre d’elle, qui prend des libertés ou se montre trop hardie.
His presuming attitude often got him into trouble with his superiors.
Son attitude présomptueuse lui attirait souvent des ennuis avec ses supérieurs.
presumeverb

presuming

Gerund

presumed
Past Simple
presumed
Past Participle
presuming
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈzjuːm/
US
/prɪˈzum/
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.
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 : 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.

Definitions

presumingnoun
The act or process of supposing something to be true without proof; assumption.
Your constant presuming of bad intentions does not help the discussion.
presumingadjective
Having a tendency to assume or take liberties without permission; overly forward or bold.
His presuming attitude often got him into trouble with his superiors.
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.