infer in French
infer in French is inférer, déduire — infer means to work out or conclude something based on evidence or reasoning, rather than being told directly.
infer in French
inférer
(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence. [from 16th c.]
déduire
(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence. [from 16th c.]
What does "infer" mean?
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verb To work out or conclude something based on evidence or reasoning, rather than being told directly.
"From her tone, I inferred that she wasn't happy with the decision."
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infer in a sentence
- From her tone, I inferred that she wasn't happy with the decision.
- Scientists inferred the planet's size from its gravitational pull.
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What is "infer" in French?
"infer" in French is inférer, déduire. infer means: To work out or conclude something based on evidence or reasoning, rather than being told directly.
How do you use "infer" in a sentence?
Example: "From her tone, I inferred that she wasn't happy with the decision." In French, "infer" is inférer, déduire.
Are there other ways to say "infer" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "infer": inférer, déduire.
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