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presumes

/prɪˈzjuːmz/ /priˈzjuːmz/

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verb

S'arroger, se permettre

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

Examples :

"He presumes to advise the CEO on financial matters, even though he's just an intern. "

Il s'arroge le droit de conseiller le PDG sur les questions financières, alors qu'il n'est qu'un stagiaire.

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verb

S'arroger, se permettre

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

Examples :

"The new intern presumes to answer the phone using the manager's title before being given permission. "

Le nouveau stagiaire s'arroge le droit de répondre au téléphone en utilisant le titre du responsable avant d'en avoir l'autorisation.

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verb

Suppose, présume, suppose

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

Se permettre, abuser de

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

Examples :

"He presumes on my kindness by constantly asking for favors without ever offering help in return. "

Il abuse de ma gentillesse en demandant constamment des faveurs sans jamais offrir d'aide en retour.

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