English–French

“take responsibility for” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/asyme/

Example

Il assume ses erreurs.

He takes responsibility for his mistakes.

Illustration for assumer (take responsibility for)

How to say “take responsibility for” in French

“Take responsibility for” in French is assumer.

A person stands behind a fault, choice, or situation and deals with its consequences.

Full entry for assumer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with assumer

Elle assume les conséquences de sa décision.

She accepts the consequences of her decision.

Tips for using assumer

  • French assumer usually means 'take responsibility for' rather than the common English sense of 'suppose' or 'presume'.

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