assert

affirmer

Dire clairement et avec assurance que quelque chose est vrai.

En anglais simple : To say clearly and firmly that something is true.

• She asserted her innocence.
• He asserts that the figures are correct.
• The report asserted that no money had been lost.

Comment l'utiliser : assert that… (The witness asserted that she had seen the driver.)

Synonymes : state, claim, declare

Contraires : deny

Expressions courantes : assert that, assert something, confidently assert, assert a claim

exercer, faire valoir

Utiliser son pouvoir, ses droits ou son influence pour les faire reconnaître par les autres.

En anglais simple : To use your power, rights, or influence so that others recognize them.

• The manager asserted her authority.
• Workers must be able to assert their rights.
• He learned to assert himself during meetings.

Comment l'utiliser : assert yourself (She asserted herself by refusing to accept unfair treatment.)

Synonymes : exercise, enforce

Expressions courantes : assert authority, assert your rights, assert yourself