affirme

/a.fiʁm/affirmer
1.
verbInd, Subj1stPresSing1,3

assert

state or claim as fact

Il affirme qu'il n'a rien vu du tout.

He claims he didn't see anything at all.

2.
verbInd, Subj1stPresSing1,3

make more pronounced; assert (one's style, personality, position)

Elle affirme son style en portant des couleurs vives.

She asserts her style by wearing bright colors.