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    Supposant (en. Assuming)

    /sy.pɔ.zɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which entails a hypothesis or a supposition.
    Supposing that the conditions are met, we could move the project forward.
    En supposant que les conditions soient réunies, nous pourrions avancer le projet.
    Referring to a thesis or an idea that relies on a supposition.
    This theory is supposing and requires evidence.
    Cette théorie est supposante et nécessite des preuves.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'suppose', coming from the Latin 'supponere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    supposing that
    if we assume that
    en supposant que
    supposing that this is true
    if this were to be true
    supposant que cela soit vrai
    supposing such a situation
    if such a situation arose
    en supposant une telle situation

    Related Words

    supposition
    Act of supposing something.
    supposition
    suppose
    To admit something as true without proof.
    supposer
    hypothesis
    Proposition subject to verification.
    hypothèse

    Slang Meanings

    An idea that is not founded.
    It's just a supposing, nothing concrete.
    C'est juste un supposant, rien de concret.
    An uncertain reasoning.
    His argument is a bit too supposing for now.
    Son argument est un peu trop supposant pour l'instant.