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
local
(usually, in the plural) A piece of real estate; a building and its adjuncts.
What does "premise" mean?
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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."
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verb To base an argument or statement on a stated assumption.
"The plan is premised on steady economic growth."
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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.
- Her argument is premised on the idea that most people want change.
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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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