speculate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de former des opinions ou des théories sur quelque chose sans preuves solides, ou de s'engager dans des opérations financières risquées en vue d'un profit potentiel.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming opinions or theories about something without firm evidence, or engaging in risky financial transactions for potential profit.

1. Form theories without evidenceB2formal

   To form opinions or theories about something without having all the facts.

   Spéculer, former des théories sans preuves

   • Journalists speculated about the reasons for the resignation.
   • Scientists speculate that the planet may have once had water.
   • It is unwise to speculate without concrete data.

   Synonymesconjectureguesspostulatesupposesurmise

2. Financial risk-takingB2formalbusiness

   To invest money in risky ventures in the hope of making a large profit.

   Spéculer (finance)

   • He speculated heavily in the stock market.
   • Many investors speculate on currency fluctuations.
   • She made a fortune by speculating on real estate.

   Synonymesgambleriskventure