French Conversation · Level 41
75 words
French word
promesse
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁomɛs/
Meaning
- feminine nounpromise
Example
Je tiens ma promesse.
I keep my promise.
More examples
La promesse orale peut être difficile à prouver.
An oral promise can be difficult to prove.
Core concept
A word given as a pledge, or an assurance about what will happen later.
Common phrases
tenir sa promesse
keep one's promise
rompre une promesse
break a promise
une promesse orale
an oral promise
Similar words
parole: A promise made and exchanged verbally.
engagement: An arrangement that carries a responsibility to keep a promise.
accord: An arrangement mutually agreed upon by the parties involved.
Definition in French
Désigne l'engagement qu'une personne prend, souvent exprimé par « je te promets », indiquant la volonté de tenir une action future.
Word origin
Promesse traces back to Latin promittere through the French verb promettre, with the noun formed from that verb.
Usage tips
- For a mild intention, French often uses je vais essayer or je ferai mon possible instead of je te promets, which can sound emphatic.