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    Présume (en. Presume)

    /pʁe.zym/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Assume something to be true.
    I presume that you have finished your work.
    Je présume que tu as terminé ton travail.
    Admit a possibility without proof.
    It can be presumed that he will come this evening.
    On peut présumer qu'il viendra ce soir.
    Take for granted.
    I presume that you can read.
    Je présume que tu sais lire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praesumere', composed of 'prae-' and 'sumere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    presume the worst
    Consider the most negative case.
    presumer le pire
    presume one's rights
    Act as if one has unearned privileges or rights.
    presumer de ses droits
    presume a capacity
    Act knowing that one possesses abilities that one does not have proof of.
    presumer d'une capacité

    Related Words

    presumptuous
    Who has a very high opinion of oneself.
    présomptueux
    presumption
    Action of presuming, hypothesis without proof.
    présomption
    prejudice
    Preconceived opinion often unfounded.
    préjugé

    Slang Meanings

    Show off
    He presumes too much of his football talents.
    Il présume trop de ses talents au football.
    Consider oneself superior
    She presumes on her beauty by not allowing anyone to approach her.
    Elle présume de sa beauté en ne laissant personne l'approcher.