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    Présumer (en. To presume)

    pre-zy-mé

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To consider that a fact is true without being certain.
    He presumes that everyone agrees with him.
    Il présume que tout le monde est d'accord avec lui.
    To deduce something from a situation.
    She presumed that he would come to the meeting.
    Elle a présumé qu'il viendrait à la réunion.
    To make a supposition.
    We can presume that the results will be published tomorrow.
    Nous pouvons présumer que les résultats seront publiés demain.

    Etymology

    Origin from the Latin 'praesumere' meaning 'to take in advance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    presume the best
    To assume that things will go well.
    présumer le meilleur
    presume too much about one's strengths
    To have an excessively high opinion of one's abilities.
    présumer de ses forces
    not to presume
    To exercise caution before judging.
    ne pas présumer

    Related Words

    presumptuous
    Who has presumption, who believes themselves superior.
    présomptueux
    prejudice
    Preconceived opinion or judgment made before having proof.
    préjugé
    to assume
    To take responsibility for something.
    assumer

    Slang Meanings

    To act smart
    He likes to presume his knowledge by talking about complicated subjects.
    Il aime présumer de ses connaissances en parlant de sujets compliqués.
    To have flair
    She always easily presumes people's intentions.
    Elle présume toujours des intentions des gens avec facilité.