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English to French Dictionary

assume Meaning in French (assume signification en français)

supposer, assumer, prendre
supposer in English:assume
Phonetic:supozé
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La signification de assume en français est supposer, assumer, prendre. (Tenir pour acquis ou admettre quelque chose comme vrai sans preuve.)

Definitions of Assume

  1. 1
    verb
    supposer

    To take for granted or to suppose something to be true without having proof.

    Tenir pour acquis ou admettre quelque chose comme vrai sans preuve.

  2. 2
    verb
    assumer

    To take on a responsibility, role, or position.

    Prendre en charge une responsabilité, un rôle ou une fonction.

  3. 3
    verb
    prendre

    To begin to have a particular quality, appearance, or form.

    Commencer à avoir une qualité, une apparence ou une forme particulière.

Example Sentences

casual

“We should not assume anything without proper evidence.”

Nous ne devrions rien supposer sans preuves adéquates.

business

“The new manager will assume her duties on Monday.”

La nouvelle directrice assumera ses fonctions lundi.

casual

“The liquid will assume the shape of its container.”

Le liquide prendra la forme de son contenant.

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseassumed
present participleassuming
nounassumption
adjectiveassumable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

assume controlcollocation

To take charge or command of something.

assume responsibilitycollocation

To accept the duty or obligation for something.

assume a posturecollocation

To adopt a particular body position.