présumé
The English word "alleged" is translated into French as présumé.
The word présumé is commonly used in formal French to describe something as alleged. In French, this term is the standard legal term used to denote someone who is presumed innocent or an act that is presumed to have occurred pending investigation.
Meaning: asserted (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 'alleged' in English often implies a lack of proof or a suspicion, the French présumé is the standard legal term used to denote someone who is presumed innocent or an act that is presumed to have occurred pending investigation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective présumé must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to présumée for feminine nouns. The adjective présumé takes the form présumés when modifying a masculine plural noun and présumées when modifying a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- In French law, the principle of présomption d'innocence is so strictly guarded that journalists can be sued for using words that imply guilt before a verdict, making présumé a vital legal shield.
- The word présumé shares its root with the French verb présumer, which can also mean to overstep one's bounds or act with too much confidence.
- French has a specific linguistic distinction between présumé, used for legal status, and supposé, which is used for everyday assumptions or expectations.
Examples in context
- Il est présumé avoir volé les bijoux.He is alleged to have stolen the jewelry.This sentence shows how to use présumé to describe an alleged theft.Tatoeba #11152478 by lbdx, translation #303645 by CM
- Le présumé coupable a été arrêté hier soir.The alleged culprit was arrested last night.
- Le soi-disant travailleur social a été révélé comme un imposteur.The alleged social worker was revealed as an impostor.
- Il a participé à une prétendue réunion secrète.He attended an alleged secret meeting.
- L'accident est survenu dans la soi-disant zone sécurisée.The accident happened in the so-called secure area.
- Les présumés complices ont été arrêtés ce matin.The alleged accomplices were arrested this morning.
- Le coupable présumé est en garde à vue.The alleged culprit is in police custody.
- Les faits présumés sont très graves.The alleged facts are very serious.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are discussing a news report about a crime.
- LucasAs-tu lu l'article sur le voleur présumé ?Did you read the article about the alleged thief?
- ManonOui, mais il n'y a pas encore de preuves.Yes, but there is no evidence yet.
- LucasC'est vrai, il est toujours innocent jusqu'au procès.That's true, he is still innocent until the trial.
- ManonOn verra bientôt qui a raison.We will see soon who is right.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
