No. 2,108 in French
assume
"Assume" in French means "to accept" or "to take responsibility for."
In a sentence
Je assume mes responsabilités au travail.
I assume my responsibilities at work.
In this sentence, 'assume' is used to indicate the acceptance and taking on of duties or obligations.
Tu assumes que tout le monde est d'accord avec toi.
You assume that everyone agrees with you.
Here, 'assumes' is used to signify forming a belief or opinion without verification or evidence.
Elle assume sa décision et ses conséquences.
She assumes her decision and its consequences.
In this context, 'assumes' is employed to mean owning up to or accepting the results of a personal choice.
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