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promised

/ˈprɒm.ɪst/

/ˈprɑː.mɪst/

promisedpast participle

/ˈprɒmɪst/

/ˈprɑːmɪst/

Past participle of the verb 'promise' used adjectivally.

Translations

promisAu sens de « garanti », « assuré » ou « destiné à être fourni ». S’emploie aussi dans l’expression « terre promise ».

The promised funds were finally delivered to the charity.

Les fonds promis ont finalement été versés à l’association caritative.

Additional translations

fiancéAu sens de « fiancé à quelqu’un », surtout dans un contexte matrimonial.

Definitions

Assured or guaranteed; certain to happen or be provided.

The promised funds were finally delivered to the charity.

Pledged or betrothed to someone, especially in marriage.

She longed for the return of her promised husband.

Expected to offer great advantages or fulfil hopes; eagerly anticipated.

They trekked westward toward the promised land.

Synonyms

promiseverb

promised

Past Simple

promised

Past Simple

promised

Past Participle

promising

ing-form

/ˈprɒm.ɪs/

/ˈprɑː.mɪs/

Translations

promettre

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

promisenoun

Definitions

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

Definitions

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.