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premise in French

premise in French is prémisse, local — premise means a statement or idea assumed to be true and used as the basis for an argument or story.

premise in French

prémisse
noun
local
noun
(usually, in the plural) A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts.

What does "premise" mean?

  1. noun A statement or idea assumed to be true and used as the basis for an argument or story.
    "His whole argument rests on a shaky premise."
  2. verb To base an argument or statement on a stated assumption.
    "The plan is premised on steady economic growth."

premise in a sentence

  • His whole argument rests on a shaky premise.
  • The film's premise is that memories can be bought and sold.
  • The plan is premised on steady economic growth.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "premise" in French?

"premise" in French is prémisse, local. premise means: A statement or idea assumed to be true and used as the basis for an argument or story.

How do you use "premise" in a sentence?

Example: "His whole argument rests on a shaky premise." In French, "premise" is prémisse, local.

Are there other ways to say "premise" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "premise": prémisse, local.

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