Supposé (en. Assumed)
sy-po-ze
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is assumed or taken to be true without proof.
It is supposed that the project will be completed on time.
Il est supposé que le projet sera terminé à temps.
Which relies on an unverified hypothesis.
In this study, a supposed scenario is used for simulations.
Dans cette étude, un scénario supposé est utilisé pour les simulations.
Referring to an unwritten obligation.
In a group, it is supposed that everyone participates equally.
Dans un groupe, il est supposé que chacun participe équitablement.
Etymology
The word supposed comes from the verb 'supposer', deriving from the Latin 'supponere', which means 'to place under'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
supposed innocent
Considered innocent until proven otherwise.
supposé innocent
to be supposed to do something
To be expected or required to do something.
être supposé faire quelque chose
to suppose the best
To have a positive expectation without evidence.
supposer le meilleur
Related Words
to suppose
Verb meaning to imagine or admit something as true.
supposer
hypothesis
Explanation or proposition that must be verified.
hypothèse
to presume
To take something to be true without proof.
présumer
Slang Meanings
Said when someone makes an absurd assumption.
It's so supposed that it’s comical!
C'est tellement supposé, que c'en est comique !
Used to express disbelief in a proposed theory.
Honestly, it's a bit supposed, isn't it?
Franchement, c'est un peu supposé, non ?