supposedly

• Adverbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est considéré ou supposé vrai, souvent avec une nuance de doute ou de scepticisme. Il exprime que le locuteur rapporte une affirmation ou une opinion sans nécessairement la partager.

An adverb used to indicate that something is believed or assumed to be true, often with an implication of doubt or skepticism. It conveys that the speaker is reporting a claim or belief without necessarily endorsing it.

1. According to what is believedB2formal

   Used to indicate that something is believed to be true, but may not be certain or accurate.

   selon ce que l'on croit

   • Supposedly, the treasure is hidden somewhere on the island.
   • He is supposedly an expert in ancient history.
   • The meeting is supposedly scheduled for next Tuesday.

   Synonymesallegedlyapparentlyostensiblypresumablypurportedlyreportedlyseemingly

   Antonymescertainlydefinitelysurelyundeniably

2. Based on what others sayB2informal

   Used to describe something that is claimed or reported, often with doubt.

   prétendument

   • Supposedly, she quit her job to travel the world.
   • The movie is supposedly based on a true story.
   • He supposedly knows the secret recipe.

   Synonymesallegedlyapparentlyostensiblypurportedlyreportedlyseemingly