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Premise
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prémisse, hypothèse, postulat
a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument
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prémisse, hypothèse
the basic idea, concept, or foundation upon which a story is built, and often includes the central conflict, characters, setting, and overall tone or genre of the narrative
What is a "premise"?
A premise is the core idea or concept that forms the foundation of a story. It includes the central conflict, main characters, setting, and the general tone or genre of the narrative. Essentially, it is the basic outline that guides the development of the story and helps shape how it unfolds. For example, if a story's premise is about a detective solving a mysterious crime in a futuristic city, this basic idea establishes the framework and direction for the plot. It provides the foundation from which the entire narrative develops.
to premise
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présupposer, partir du principe que
take something as preexisting and given
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réjoindre, apprécier
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
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préméditer, établir
set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
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préface, introduire
furnish with a preface or introduction
premise
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Exemple
Her research paper challenges the premise that climate change is primarily caused by human activity.
The entire debate was based on the premise that economic growth benefits all members of society.
The legal case was built on the premise that the defendant had breached the contract intentionally.
The film's plot relies on the premise that time travel is possible and can alter past events.
His argument falls apart if the initial premise about the effectiveness of the policy is proven false.
