guess

• Nom désignant une estimation, une opinion ou une conclusion formulée sans preuves suffisantes ou information complète.

A noun referring to an estimate, opinion, or conclusion formed without sufficient evidence or complete information.

1. A2informal

   An estimate or opinion formed without sufficient evidence or knowledge.

   Conjecture, estimation

   • My guess is that it will rain tomorrow.
   • Take a guess at how many jellybeans are in the jar.
   • His guess about the outcome was surprisingly accurate.

   Synonymesbeliefconjectureestimatefeelingimpressionnotionsuppositionsurmisesuspiciontheory

   Antonymescertaintyfact

2. A2informal

   An attempt to answer a question or solve a problem without being certain.

   tentative de réponse

   • She made a wild guess and got the answer right.
   • If you don't know the answer, just make a guess.
   • The student's guess was close but not correct.

   Synonymesconjectureestimateshotspeculationstabsurmise

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de se former une opinion ou un jugement sur quelque chose sans preuves ou connaissances suffisantes, ou de donner une réponse au hasard.

A verb used to express the act of forming an opinion or making a judgment about something without sufficient evidence or knowledge.

1. Estimate or supposeA2formal

   To form an opinion or give an answer without sufficient information or certainty.

   Estimer ou supposer

   • I can only guess the number of people at the event.
   • She guessed the answer to the riddle correctly.
   • He guessed the weight of the pumpkin within a few grams.

   Synonymesassumeconjectureestimatepresumereckonspeculatesupposesurmisesuspect

   Antonymesascertainconcludededucedetermineknow

2. Believe or thinkA2informal

   To believe or suppose something is true, often based on limited evidence.

   supposer, croire

   • I guess you're right about the directions.
   • She guessed that he would be late again.
   • They guessed the movie would be a hit.

   Synonymesassumebelieveconjecturefancyimaginepresumereckonsupposesurmisesuspectthink

   Antonymesascertainknowproveverify

3. Predict or anticipateB1informal

   To try to predict an outcome or future event.

   Prédire ou anticiper

   • Can you guess what I bought for you?
   • He guessed the score of the game before it ended.
   • She guessed the winner of the competition.

   Synonymesanticipateconjecturedivineestimateforeseepredictspeculatesurmise