assume

Signification

1. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
2. To take on a position, duty or form
3. To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
4. To receive, adopt (a person)
5. To adopt (an idea or cause)

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/əˈsjuːm/

Étymologie

From Latin assūmō (“accept, take”), from ad- (“to, towards, at”) + sūmō (“take up, assume”).

Phrases

I assume this was your doing ?

Je suppose que c'était votre faisant?