promise

• Nom désignant une déclaration ou un engagement par lequel on assure que l'on fera quelque chose ou qu'un événement se produira, ou encore une marque d'espérance ou de potentiel.

A noun referring to a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

1. Commitment or assuranceA2formal

   A declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

   Promesse (engagement ou assurance)

   • He made a promise to help her with the project.
   • She kept her promise to visit every weekend.
   • Breaking a promise can damage trust in a relationship.

   Synonymesassurancecommitmentcovenantguaranteeoathpledgeundertakingvowword

2. Potential or indicationB2formal

   Indication of future success or excellence.

   promesse (potentiel)

   • The young athlete shows great promise in her sport.
   • His early paintings were full of promise.
   • The new technology holds promise for renewable energy.

   Synonymesabilityaptitudecapabilityhopeindicationlikelihoodpotentialsign

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner l'assurance ou l'engagement de faire quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving assurance or committing to do something.

1. Make a commitmentA2formal

   To tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will happen.

   Promettre

   • She promised to help me with my homework.
   • He promised that he would arrive on time.
   • I promise to call you as soon as I get home.

   Synonymesassurecommitguaranteepledgeswearundertakevow

2. Give assuranceA2formal

   To assure someone that something is true or will happen.

   Promettre, garantir

   • The company promises a full refund if you are not satisfied.
   • He promised her that everything would be fine.
   • They promised to deliver the package by Friday.

   Synonymesassureguaranteepledgeswearvow

3. Show potentialB2formal

   To give reason to expect something good or positive in the future.

   Promettre (au sens de laisser présager)

   • The young athlete promises to become a champion.
   • This new technology promises to revolutionize the industry.
   • The early results promise a successful outcome.

   Synonymesaugurindicatesuggest