Definition: to assume, take on; to hold; to accept
Qui va assumer ses responsabilités ? - Who is going to take on his responsibilities?
Elle assume ce poste depuis trois ans - She has held this position/role for three years.
C'est toi qui as pris la décision, alors assume ! - You made the decision, so accept the consequences!
Note: Assumer is a semi-faux ami as it does not mean "to assume" in the sense of making an assumption. For that meaning, use présumer or supposer.
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Qui va assumer ses responsabilités ? - Who is going to take on his responsibilities?
Elle assume ce poste depuis trois ans - She has held this position/role for three years.
C'est toi qui as pris la décision, alors assume ! - You made the decision, so accept the consequences!
Note: Assumer is a semi-faux ami as it does not mean "to assume" in the sense of making an assumption. For that meaning, use présumer or supposer.
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