B2 noun Neutre

infer

/ɪnˈfɜːr/

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

Exemples

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1

From her silence, I could infer that she wasn't happy with the news.

From her silence, I could conclude that she wasn't happy with the news.

2

The jury may infer intent from the defendant's actions prior to the incident.

The jury may conclude the person's intention based on what they did before the event.

3

You can't just infer I'm mad just because I didn't text back immediately!

You can't assume I am angry just because I did not reply to your message right away.

Famille de mots

Nom
inference
Verb
infer
Adverbe
inferentially
Adjectif
inferential
Apparenté
inferrer
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'in' in 'infer' as 'in-take'. You are taking in clues to find an answer. Also, 'infer' and 'interpret' both start with 'i'.

Quiz rapide

Based on the evidence presented in court, what can we ____ about the suspect's motive?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

From her silence, I could infer that she wasn't happy with the news.

everyday

From her silence, I could conclude that she wasn't happy with the news.

2

The jury may infer intent from the defendant's actions prior to the incident.

formal

The jury may conclude the person's intention based on what they did before the event.

3

You can't just infer I'm mad just because I didn't text back immediately!

informal

You can't assume I am angry just because I did not reply to your message right away.

4

Researchers infer the temperature of ancient climates by studying ice core samples.

academic

Scientists determine the temperature of past climates by analyzing samples of old ice.

5

We can infer from the sales data that our marketing strategy needs adjustment.

business

We can conclude from the sales figures that our advertising plan needs to be changed.

Famille de mots

Nom
inference
Verb
infer
Adverbe
inferentially
Adjectif
inferential
Apparenté
inferrer

Collocations courantes

infer from to conclude based on specific evidence
reasonably infer to make a logical and fair conclusion
difficult to infer hard to reach a conclusion from the given info
infer a meaning to figure out a meaning that isn't stated
statistically infer to reach a conclusion using data analysis

Phrases Courantes

draw an inference

to make a conclusion based on evidence

infer the meaning

to understand the hidden message

infer a relationship

to conclude that two things are connected

Souvent confondu avec

infer vs imply

To imply is to suggest something indirectly (the speaker's action), while to infer is to conclude something from those suggestions (the listener's action).

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Notes d'usage

Use 'infer' when you are the one receiving information and making a logical leap. It is primarily used in analytical, academic, or investigative contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners use 'infer' when they actually mean 'imply'. Remember: The sender implies; the receiver infers.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'in' in 'infer' as 'in-take'. You are taking in clues to find an answer. Also, 'infer' and 'interpret' both start with 'i'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'inferre', which means 'to bring in' or 'to carry in'.

Modèles grammaticaux

verb + that clause (e.g., 'infer that...') verb + from + noun (e.g., 'infer from the evidence') past tense: inferred (note the double 'r')
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Contexte culturel

The concept of 'inferring' is central to the English legal system and scientific method, where direct proof isn't always available.

Quiz rapide

Based on the evidence presented in court, what can we ____ about the suspect's motive?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

macromentful

C1

Describing something that is characterized by large-scale, significant, or highly impactful moments that shape a broader context. It is used to qualify events, narratives, or eras that are densely packed with profound importance and long-term consequences.

multiscribate

C1

A multiscribate is a document, manuscript, or text that has been written in several different scripts, handwriting styles, or by multiple distinct scribes. It is primarily used in paleography and archival studies to describe items that lack graphic uniformity due to their collaborative or chronological production.

microacrsion

C1

Describing subtle, indirect, or unintentional actions or comments that communicate bias or hostility toward marginalized groups. It characterizes behaviors that, while seemingly minor, contribute to a pervasive environment of exclusion and psychological distress.

decadment

C1

The state of moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in luxury, pleasure, and self-gratification. It typically describes a period of deterioration in a society or individual's values following a peak of achievement or prosperity.

postsectile

C1

Describes a part or region situated behind or following a cut, section, or transverse division. It is primarily used in technical contexts like botany, anatomy, or geometry to denote positioning relative to a sectional line.

adloctude

C1

Describing a person or communicative style characterized by a formal and direct manner of address. It implies a state of being rhetorically accessible while maintaining a sense of authoritative presence.

prevocant

C1

A prevocant is an individual or an initial factor that serves as a preliminary summons or a primary stimulus to action. In specialized or legal contexts, it refers to the entity that 'calls forth' a response or initiates a process before the official proceedings begin.

macrosomnor

C1

To engage in periods of abnormally long or deep sleep, often exceeding the standard eight-hour cycle. This term is typically utilized in technical or research settings to describe a physiological or psychological tendency toward extended rest.

monomutic

C1

A noun referring to an individual who exhibits a specific, singular form of selective silence or mutism in one particular environment or context. This term is often used in clinical, psychological, or behavioral studies to describe a person who is capable of speech but remains consistently silent under specific conditions.

subparsion

C1

The act or process of analyzing a smaller constituent part of a larger linguistic or data structure. It refers to a secondary level of parsing where individual elements are broken down into more granular components after an initial broad analysis.

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