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    Spéculation (en. Speculation)

    /spɛkylasjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Activity consisting of conducting financial operations based on price variations in a market.
    Investors engage in speculation on stocks to achieve quick profits.
    Les investisseurs se livrent à la spéculation sur les actions pour réaliser des profits rapides.
    Assumption or hypothesis regarding a given subject.
    His speculation on the future of the economy has sparked numerous debates.
    Sa spéculation sur l’avenir de l’économie a suscité de nombreux débats.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'speculatio', meaning 'observation, reflection'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a speculation
    To make a hypothesis or assumption.
    faire une spéculation
    stock market speculation
    The activity of speculating in financial markets.
    la spéculation boursière
    time of speculation
    Period during which hypotheses are made.
    temps de spéculation

    Related Words

    investment
    Action of placing funds in a project with the hope of making a profit.
    investissement
    risk
    Possibility of loss or gain in a given situation.
    risque
    analysis
    In-depth examination of a subject or situation.
    analyse

    Slang Meanings

    Making money quickly in the markets.
    He is in speculation, looking to make quick gains.
    Il est dans la spéculation, il cherche à faire des gains rapides.
    Betting on uncertain events.
    His latest deal was pure speculation, a risky bet.
    Sa dernière affaire était de la pure spéculation, un pari risqué.