premise

• Nom désignant une affirmation ou une proposition servant de base à un raisonnement ou à une théorie, ainsi qu'un bâtiment avec ses dépendances.

A noun referring to a statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument or theory, or a building and its associated land.

1. Statement or propositionB2formal

   A statement or idea that is used as the basis for an argument or theory.

   prémisse

   • The premise of the argument is that all humans are mortal.
   • His conclusion is based on a false premise.
   • The entire theory rests on a single premise.

   Synonymesassertionassumptioncontentionhypothesispostulatepresuppositionpropositionsuppositionthesis

2. Building or propertyB1formal

   A building or part of a building, typically used for business or residence.

   Local (commercial ou professionnel)

   • The company moved to new premises last year.
   • Smoking is not allowed on the premises.
   • The premises are located in the city center.

   Synonymesbuildingestablishmentlocationplacepropertysite

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'affirmer ou de supposer quelque chose comme base d'un raisonnement ou d'une argumentation, ou encore de poser une prémisse dans un discours ou une démonstration.

A verb used to indicate the act of stating or assuming something as a basis for reasoning or argument.

1. Base an argument onC1formal

   To base an argument, theory, or undertaking on a particular idea or assumption.

   Fonder sur

   • The theory is premised on the idea that all humans are rational.
   • His argument was premised on faulty data.
   • The entire project is premised on the assumption that funding will continue.

   Synonymesbasebuildestablishfoundgroundpredicaterest