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to presume
01
présumer
to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood
Transitive: to presume that
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
presume
3e personne du singulier
presumes
participe présent
presuming
passé simple
presumed
participe passé
presumed
Exemples
Without clear evidence, she could only presume that the meeting would be rescheduled.
Sans preuve claire, elle ne pouvait que présumer que la réunion serait reportée.
02
profiter, abuser
to take advantage of someone or something for personal gain
Intransitive: to presume on sth | to presume upon sth
Exemples
He presumed on his friend's kindness by constantly asking for favors.
Il a présumé de la gentillesse de son ami en demandant constamment des faveurs.
03
présumer, s'arroger
to assume the right to do something, often in a way that is seen as disrespectful or overly bold
Transitive: to presume to do sth
Exemples
He presumed to tell his boss how to do her job, which upset everyone in the office.
Il a présumé de dire à son patron comment faire son travail, ce qui a contrarié tout le monde dans le bureau.
Arbre Lexical
presumable
presumption
presume
