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promise

UK
/ˈprɒmɪs/
US
/ˈprɑːmɪs/

Translations

promiseverb
promised
Past Simple
promised
Past Participle
promising
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɒm.ɪs/
US
/ˈprɑː.mɪs/
She promised to call me back later in the evening.
Elle a promis de me rappeler plus tard dans la soirée.
Additional translations
présagerSens figuré, surtout pour un résultat ou une situation attendue.
Synonyms
undertake
assure
swear
commit
guarantee
pledge
vow
promisenoun
promises
pl
UK
/ˈprɒmɪs/
US
/ˈprɑːmɪs/
She made a promise to help him with his homework.
Elle a fait une promesse de l’aider avec ses devoirs.
Additional translations
promessesAu sens de potentiel ou de perspectives d’avenir.
espoirAu sens de perspective encourageante ou de possibilité de succès.
Synonyms
vow
commitment
guarantee
assurance
oath
bond
word
pledge
promiseadjective
UK
/ˈprɒm.ɪs/
US
/ˈprɑː.mɪs/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "promise ring")
de promesseSe dit surtout dans l’expression promise ring.
He gave her a promise ring to show his devotion.
Il lui a offert une bague de promesse pour montrer son dévouement.
Synonyms
promising
auspicious
encouraging
hopeful
favorable
prospective
bright
optimistic
propitious

Definitions

promiseverb
To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will happen.
She promised to call me back later in the evening.
To give good grounds for expecting a particular occurrence or situation.
The weather forecast promises a sunny day tomorrow.
promisenoun
A declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
She made a promise to help him with his homework.
An indication of future success or improvement.
The young athlete shows great promise in her sport.
promiseadjective
Relating to or involved in a promise; denoting something given or done as a sign of commitment.
He gave her a promise ring to show his devotion.
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