Supposons (en. Let's suppose)

/sy.po.zɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To formulate a hypothesis or an idea.

Suppose we have enough money.

Supposons que nous ayons assez d'argent.

To accept as true, without formal proof.

If we assume that everything is in order, we can proceed.

Si nous supposons que tout est en ordre, nous pouvons avancer.

To imagine a situation for discussion.

Suppose it's nice weather tomorrow, what would we do?

Supposons qu'il fasse beau demain, que ferions-nous ?

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

suppose that

A formula used to introduce a hypothesis.

supposons que

assuming that

Indicates a presumed condition.

en supposant que

to suppose that

To make an assumption about something.

supposer que

assumption

An idea or judgment accepted without proof.

supposition

presumption

An assumption based on circumstances.

presomption

To imagine something in an optimistic manner.

We can assume we will win the match, right?

On peut supposer qu'on gagnera le match, non ?

To make a joke about an unlikely situation.

Suppose cats could talk, that would be crazy!

Supposons que les chats puissent parler, ce serait fou !