Supposez (en. Suppose)

/sy.poz.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To consider something as true based on assumptions.

Suppose we managed to finish the project on time.

Supposez que nous ayons réussi à terminer le projet à temps.

To make a conjecture about a fact or situation.

If we suppose it rains tomorrow, we should prepare umbrellas.

Si on supposez qu'il pleuve demain, nous devrions préparer des parapluies.

To issue a hypothesis based on certain information.

Suppose the test results are favorable.

Supposez que les résultats des tests soient favorables.

From Latin 'supponere', meaning 'to place under'.

suppose that

to make a conjecture about a condition or situation.

supposer que

I suppose

a way of saying that one takes something for granted.

je suppose

suppose for a moment

inviting someone to consider a possibility.

supposez un instant

supposition

The action of supposing; hypothesis.

supposition

supposed

Considered true without definitive proof.

supposé

hypothesis

A proposition made to be verified.

hypothèse

To take for granted

When you say you're coming to the party, I suppose you're going to bring something to drink.

Quand tu dis que tu viens à la fête, je suppose que tu vas ramener quelque chose à boire.

To think

I suppose it'll be nice this weekend.

Je suppose que ça va être sympa ce week-end.