suppose

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une hypothèse ou une conjecture selon laquelle quelque chose est vrai, souvent sans certitude totale, ou pour indiquer une attente ou une obligation implicite.

A verb used to express the act of assuming something to be true based on probability or evidence, often without certainty.

1. Assume or think likelyA2formal

   To assume something is true or likely, often without proof.

   supposer

   • I suppose he will arrive on time.
   • She supposed the meeting was canceled.
   • We suppose the results will be positive.

   Synonymesassumebelieveconjectureexpectguessimaginepresumereckonsurmisethink

   Antonymesascertainconfirmdisbelievedoubtknowproveverify

2. Used to express uncertaintyA2informal

   Used to indicate that something is possible but not certain.

   supposer, exprimer l'incertitude

   • I suppose we could try a different approach.
   • Do you suppose it will rain today?
   • He supposed she might be busy.

   Synonymesconjecturefancyguessimaginepresumereckonsurmisesuspect

3. Required or expectedB1formal

   Used to indicate that something is expected or required, often in the phrase 'be supposed to'.

   être censé / supposé

   • You are supposed to finish your homework before playing.
   • The train is supposed to arrive at 5 PM.
   • She was supposed to call me yesterday.

   Synonymesshould