claim

• Affirmation selon laquelle quelque chose est vrai, souvent sans preuve, ou action de revendiquer un droit, notamment dans un contexte juridique.

A demand or assertion of a right, especially in a legal context, or a statement that something is true, often without providing evidence.

1. Statement of truthB1formal

   A statement that something is true, often without providing proof.

   affirmation

   • His claim about the stolen money was never proven.
   • The company made a claim that their product is the best.
   • She rejected the claim that she was involved in the scandal.

   Synonymesallegationassertionavowalcontentiondeclarationpretensionprotestationrepresentationstatement

   Antonymesdenialdisavowaldisclaimerrejectionrepudiation

2. Demand for rightsB2formal

   A formal request or demand for something that one believes they are entitled to.

   Revendication

   • He filed a claim for compensation after the accident.
   • The workers submitted a claim for better working conditions.
   • Her claim to the inheritance was disputed by her relatives.

   Synonymesapplicationdemandentitlementpetitionrequest

   Antonymesdisclaimerrelinquishmentrenunciationwaiver

3. Insurance requestB2formal

   A request made to an insurance company for payment after a loss or damage.

   demande d'indemnisation auprès d'une assurance

   • She made a claim on her car insurance after the crash.
   • The insurance company processed his claim quickly.
   • They denied the claim due to insufficient evidence.

• Affirmer ou déclarer quelque chose, souvent sans preuve ; ou exiger quelque chose comme un droit, en particulier dans un contexte juridique.

A verb meaning to assert or demand as a right, especially in a legal context.

1. State as trueB1formal

   To say that something is true, often without providing proof.

   affirmer (comme vrai)

   • He claims to have seen a UFO.
   • She claimed that the product was defective.
   • The company claims its new drug is effective.

   Synonymesaffirmallegeassertcontenddeclaremaintainprofessstate

   Antonymescontradictdenydisavowdisclaimdisputerefuterejectrenouncerepudiate

2. Demand as rightB2formal

   To formally request or demand something that you believe you are entitled to.

   Réclamer comme un droit

   • She claimed compensation for the accident.
   • He claimed his inheritance after his father's death.
   • The workers claimed better working conditions.

   Synonymesassertdemandexactinsistrequestrequire

   Antonymesabdicateforfeitrelinquishrenouncesurrenderwaive

3. Take or collectB2formal

   To take something that belongs to you or that you have a right to.

   réclamer, retirer

   • Please claim your luggage at the carousel.
   • He went to claim his prize at the office.
   • They claimed their seats before the concert started.

   Synonymescollectobtainpick upretrievesecuretake