English–French

“theory” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/teoʁi/

Example

C'est juste une théorie.

It's just a theory.

Illustration for théorie (theory)

How to say “theory” in French

“Theory” in French is théorie.

A lens built from observation and reasoning, used to organize facts into an explanation or argued interpretation.

Full entry for théorie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with théorie

Sa théorie explique le phénomène.

His theory explains the phenomenon.

Tips for using théorie

  • In ordinary conversation, théorie can mark a claim as unconfirmed, while scientific contexts often use it for a well-supported explanatory system.

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