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    Promesses (en. Promises)

    /pʁɔ.mɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Formal commitment to do or not do something.
    He made promises that he will not keep.
    Il a fait des promesses qu'il ne tiendra pas.
    The act of promising something.
    Politicians' promises are often unreliable.
    Les promesses des politiciens sont souvent peu fiables.
    Something promised or expected.
    This promise of a reward motivated him.
    Cette promesse de récompense l'a motivé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'promissio', which means a promise or commitment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    promise of the future
    Commitment towards the future.
    promesse d'avenir
    to break a promise
    Not keeping a promise.
    rompre une promesse
    to make empty promises
    To promise without the intention of fulfilling it.
    faire des promesses en l'air
    to keep one's promises
    To honor a commitment made.
    tenir ses promesses
    marriage promise
    Formal commitment between two people regarding marriage.
    promesse de mariage

    Related Words

    to promise
    Stating a commitment or intention.
    promettre
    commitment
    Act of committing oneself.
    engagement
    oath
    Solemn promise.
    serment

    Slang Meanings

    A promise that does not bind one to anything.
    It's just an empty promise, it means nothing.
    C'est juste une promesse en l'air, ça ne veut rien dire.
    Commitment often not honored.
    Politicians' promises are just hot air.
    Les promesses des politiciens, c'est du vent.