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Promise

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/

Sens de Promise

to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen

In simple words: A commitment to do something or not do something.

Promise dans une phrase

• I promise to help you with your homework.
• She promised her friend that she would come to the party.
• He made a promise to always be honest.
• They broke their promise about meeting us at six.
• I promise I will call you tomorrow.

Comment utiliser Promise

Use 'promise' when you want to express a vow or assurance. Common in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal legal documents.

Grammar pattern

promise + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'promise' as a 'pro-miss' — someone saying they'll not miss what they committed to.

Mots liés

Collocations with Promise

• faithfully
• solemnly
• initially
• can
• cannot
• seem to
• to
• as promised
• I can’t promise anything

Synonyms for Promise

• commitment
• assurance
• guarantee
• pledge
• vow

Opposites of Promise

• lie
• break
• betray

Common mistakes with Promise

• Confusing 'promise' with 'vow' or 'pledge' in terms of strength.
• Using 'promise' without an object (e.g., 'I promise' should specify what).
• Misusing in the past tense (e.g., 'I promised' without a follow-up).

Questions fréquentes sur Promise

Que signifie Promise?

A commitment to do something or not do something.

Que signifie Promise en français ?

A commitment to do something or not do something.

Quelle est la définition de Promise?

to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen

Comment utiliser Promise dans une phrase?

I promise to help you with your homework.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Promise?

She promised her friend that she would come to the party.

Quels sont les synonymes de Promise?

Quelques alternatives courantes : commitment, assurance, guarantee, pledge, vow.

Quel est le contraire de Promise?

Les sens opposés incluent lie, break, betray.

Quels mots vont avec Promise?

Il s'associe souvent à faithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Promise?

Confusing 'promise' with 'vow' or 'pledge' in terms of strength. Using 'promise' without an object (e.g., 'I promise' should specify what). Misusing in the past tense (e.g., 'I promised' without a follow-up).

Comment prononce-t-on Promise?

US: /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser Promise?

Use 'promise' when you want to express a vow or assurance. Common in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal legal documents.

Quel niveau CEFR a Promise?

"Promise" est au niveau A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.