French Conversation · Level 43
75 words
French word
supposition
Pronunciation
IPA/sypozisjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounassumption
Example
Je fais une supposition.
I am making an assumption.
More examples
Il a formulé une supposition raisonnable.
He made a reasonable assumption.
Core concept
An unverified starting point held in place while possible consequences are worked out.
Common phrases
faire une supposition
make an assumption
partir d'une supposition
start from an assumption
une supposition raisonnable
a reasonable assumption
Similar words
idée: A thought, notion, or idea that occurs to someone.
opinion: A personal belief or judgment about a matter.
hypothèse: A proposed explanation or prediction that remains to be tested.
Definition in French
Hypothèse provisoire, formulée sans preuve certaine et retenue pour guider un raisonnement ou estimer des conséquences.
Word origin
French supposition comes through learned usage from Latin suppositio, formed from supponere, 'to put underneath', for something placed as a basis for thought.
Usage tips
- In formal reasoning, supposition sounds more marked than hypothèse, while everyday speech often uses supposer instead.