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    Censé (en. Supposed)

    /sɑ̃se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is reputed, considered to be true or existing.
    This project is supposed to be very profitable.
    Ce projet est censé être très lucratif.
    Who has the reputation of being something.
    He is supposed to be an expert in his field.
    Il est censé être un expert dans son domaine.
    Who is designated or planned by an authority.
    The document is supposed to gather all the necessary information.
    Le document censé regrouper toutes les informations nécessaires.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'supposed', derived from 'census', which means to evaluate or estimate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    supposed to know
    Refers to something that one is expected to know.
    censé savoir
    supposed to be
    Used to indicate what is supposed to be the case.
    censé être
    supposed to do
    Indicates an obligation or an expectation regarding an action.
    censé faire

    Related Words

    census
    Evaluation or judgment, often in a context of stating value.
    cens
    advice
    Recommendation or advice given to a person to inform or guide them.
    conseil
    estimation
    Rough appreciation of the value or quality of something.
    estimation

    Slang Meanings

    Apparently.
    He is supposed to have won the jackpot.
    Il est censé avoir gagné le gros lot.
    It is said that.
    She is supposed to be in fashion now.
    Elle est censé être à la mode maintenant.