No. 1,908 in French
promesse
A commitment or assurance to do or not do something.
In a sentence
Elle a tenu sa promesse de m'aider avec mes devoirs.
She kept her promise to help me with my homework.
In this sentence, 'promesse' is used as a noun referring to an assurance or commitment made by someone.
La promesse d'une vie meilleure motive beaucoup de gens.
The promise of a better life motivates many people.
Here, 'promesse' denotes a hopeful expectation or a pledge of future potential accomplishments.
Il vit dans la promesse des jours heureux.
He lives in the promise of happy days.
In this usage, 'promesse' symbolizes the idea or hope of positive experiences or outcomes in the future.
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