assumer

/asyme/
1.
verbInf1stPres

to accept or take responsibility for (actions, consequences, duties)

Il doit assumer les conséquences de ses actes.

He must accept the consequences of his actions.

Synonyms:prendre la responsabilité, endosser, prendre en charge
2.
verbInf1stPres

to openly accept or 'own' one's identity, choices, or behaviour; to be comfortable with oneself

J'ai les cheveux bleus et j'assume totalement.

I have blue hair and I totally own it.

Synonyms:revendiquer, s'assumer, affirmer
3.
verbInf1stPres

to take on or perform (a role, function or responsibility in an official or practical sense)

Elle assume le rôle de directrice depuis six mois.

She has been carrying out the role of director for six months.

Synonyms:prendre en charge, exercer, assumer la charge de