presume in French
presume in French is présumer, supposer — presume means to accept something as true or likely without direct proof.
presume in French
présumer
(transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose. [from 14th c.]
supposer
(transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose. [from 14th c.]
What does "presume" mean?
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verb To accept something as true or likely without direct proof.
"The jury is instructed to presume the defendant innocent until proven guilty."
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verb To act boldly without proper authority or permission.
"He presumed to speak on behalf of the whole department."
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presume in a sentence
- The jury is instructed to presume the defendant innocent until proven guilty.
- I presume you've already read the report.
- He presumed to speak on behalf of the whole department.
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What is "presume" in French?
"presume" in French is présumer, supposer. presume means: To accept something as true or likely without direct proof.
How do you use "presume" in a sentence?
Example: "The jury is instructed to presume the defendant innocent until proven guilty." In French, "presume" is présumer, supposer.
Are there other ways to say "presume" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "presume": présumer, supposer.
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