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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
verb
(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence. [from 16th c.]
déduire
verb
(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?

  1. 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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