assumption

• Nom désignant une croyance ou une affirmation tenue pour vraie sans preuve, ou l'action de considérer quelque chose comme acquis.

A noun referring to a belief or statement that is accepted as true without proof, or the act of taking something for granted.

1. Belief without proofB2formal

   A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

   Hypothèse

   • We made the assumption that the project would be funded.
   • His argument is based on a false assumption.
   • Don't make assumptions about people based on their appearance.

   Synonymesconjectureguesshypothesispostulatepremisepresumptionspeculationsuppositionsurmisesuspicion

   Antonymescertaintyfactknowledgeproofverification

2. Taking on a role or responsibilityC1formal

   The act of taking on a position, duty, or form.

   prise en charge

   • His assumption of the presidency was widely celebrated.
   • The assumption of full responsibility for the accident was brave.
   • Her assumption of the role of manager came with many challenges.

   Synonymesacceptanceadoptionundertaking

   Antonymesabdicationrelinquishmentrenunciationresignation