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presume

/pɹɪˈzjuːm/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹiˈz(j)um/

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verb

Se permettre, oser

With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

Examples :

"He didn't ask for approval; he simply presumed to use my car without my permission. "

Il n'a pas demandé d'autorisation ; il s'est simplement permis d'utiliser ma voiture sans ma permission.

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verb

Prétendre, s'arroger

To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

Examples :

"The student presumed to answer the teacher's question, even though she hadn't finished reading the assignment. "

L'élève a prétendu répondre à la question du professeur, même si elle n'avait pas fini de lire le devoir.

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verb

Présumer, supposer

To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.

Examples :

"Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

Docteur Livingstone, je présume ?

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verb

Présumer, se permettre

To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).

Examples :

"My brother presumed on my generosity when he asked for a loan, taking advantage of the fact that I had just received a raise. "

Mon frère s'est permis d'abuser de ma générosité lorsqu'il a demandé un prêt, profitant du fait que je venais de recevoir une augmentation.

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