claim
To state that something is true or a fact, even if it has not been proven yet. It also means to officially demand something that you believe belongs to you, like money or a prize.
Exemples
3 sur 5He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
He says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.
The company states that the new car is the safest on the road.
I'm claiming the front seat of the car!
I am taking the front seat of the car!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.
Quiz rapide
If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : claim
Exemples
He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
everydayHe says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.
formalThe company states that the new car is the safest on the road.
I'm claiming the front seat of the car!
informalI am taking the front seat of the car!
Some scientists claim that the temperature will rise by two degrees.
academicSome scientists state that the temperature will rise by two degrees.
Please remember to claim your travel expenses before the end of the month.
businessPlease remember to ask for your travel money back before the end of the month.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
make a claim
To formally ask for something (like money from insurance).
lay claim to
To say that something belongs to you.
stake a claim
To show clearly that you want something for yourself.
Souvent confondu avec
'State' is a neutral way to say something, while 'claim' suggests the statement might not be true or needs proof.
Notes d'usage
Use 'claim' when you want to report what someone says while remaining neutral about whether it is actually true.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget to use 'that' after claim (e.g., 'He claims he is rich' is better as 'He claims that he is rich').
Astuce mémo
Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old French word 'clamer', which comes from the Latin 'clamare', meaning 'to shout or call out'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking countries, making an 'insurance claim' is a standard process after an accident or theft.
Quiz rapide
If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : claim
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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