English–French
“assumption” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sypozisjɔ̃/
Example
Je fais une supposition.
I am making an assumption.
How to say “assumption” in French
“Assumption” in French is supposition.
An unverified starting point held in place while possible consequences are worked out.
Example sentences with supposition
Il a formulé une supposition raisonnable.
He made a reasonable assumption.
Tips for using supposition
- In formal reasoning, supposition sounds more marked than hypothèse, while everyday speech often uses supposer instead.