promesse

Definitions of promesse
  1. noun
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
    synonyms: engagement, obligation
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    types:
    garantie
    a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
    sécurité
    a guarantee that an obligation will be met
    caution, cautionnement, gage
    a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
    type of:
    engagement, obligation
    a message that makes a pledge
  2. noun
    a mutual promise to marry
    synonyms: accord
  3. noun
    a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
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    types:
    serment
    a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
    parole, parole d'honneur
    a promise
    accord
    a mutual promise to marry
    type of:
    engagement, obligation
    a message that makes a pledge
    expression, formulation
    the use of language to perform some act
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