French Conversation · Level 91
60 words
French word
hypothétique
Pronunciation
IPA/ipotetik/
Meaning
- adjectivehypothetical
Example
Supposons un cas hypothétique.
Suppose we consider a hypothetical case.
More examples
Elle a décrit un scénario hypothétique pour clarifier.
She described a hypothetical scenario to clarify.
Core concept
A provisional scenario held open so its consequences can be examined without claiming that it is real.
Common phrases
situation hypothétique
hypothetical situation
scénario hypothétique
hypothetical scenario
cas hypothétique
hypothetical case
Similar words
possible: Able to occur in actual circumstances.
probable: Likely to occur in actual circumstances.
Definition in French
Qui est posé comme hypothèse, sans preuve certaine, et destiné à être examiné ou testé.
Word origin
The French adjective hypothétique derives from Greek hypothetikos through Latin hypotheticus and entered French as a learned term.
Usage tips
- Hypothétique agrees with the noun in gender and number, as in un cas hypothétique and des situations hypothétiques.