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proposition

UK
/ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/
US
/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

Translations

propositionnoun
propositions
pl
UK
/ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/
US
/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
propositionSouvent dans un contexte déplacé ou importun.
She was uncomfortable with his proposition and declined politely.
Elle était mal à l'aise devant sa proposition et a poliment décliné.
propositionDans le registre des affaires et des projets.
The board considered the new business proposition during the meeting.
Le conseil a examiné la nouvelle proposition commerciale pendant la réunion.
The proposition that all men are created equal is a fundamental principle of democracy.
La proposition selon laquelle tous les hommes sont créés égaux est un principe fondamental de la démocratie.
propositionEn logique et en mathématiques.
The proposition 'all squares are rectangles' is true.
La proposition « tous les carrés sont des rectangles » est vraie.
Additional translations
affairePour une entreprise ou un projet envisagé sous l'angle du risque ou de l'attrait.
Synonyms
motion
recommendation
thesis
proposal
suggestion
offer
plan
idea
propositionverb
propositioned
Past Simple
propositioned
Past Participle
propositioning
Gerund
UK
/ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/ˌprɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
proposerSens surtout lié à une proposition insistante ou sexuelle selon le contexte.
He was nervous about propositioning her at the party.
Il était nerveux à l'idée de la proposer à la fête.
Synonyms
invite
ask
come on to
make advances to
tender
solicit
offer up
pitch
advance
broach
put forward
submit
proffer
present
offer
suggest
propose
propositionadjective
UK
/ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/ˌprɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun, as in 'proposition bet', to denote relation to a proposition or statement.
propositionnelEn logique, grammaire et contexte technique.
A proposition bet is a wager on a very specific outcome.
Un pari propositionnel est une mise sur un résultat très précis.

Definitions

propositionnoun
A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.
The proposition that all men are created equal is a fundamental principle of democracy.
A suggested scheme or plan of action, especially in a business context.
The board considered the new business proposition during the meeting.
In mathematics or logic, a statement that can be either true or false.
The proposition 'all squares are rectangles' is true.
An offer of sexual relations, especially one that is made in a direct or inappropriate manner.
She was uncomfortable with his proposition and declined politely.
An enterprise or undertaking considered in terms of its likely success, difficulty, or attractiveness.
Running a restaurant can be a risky proposition in a small town.
propositionverb
To make a proposal or suggestion to someone, especially of a sexual nature.
He was nervous about propositioning her at the party.
propositionadjective
Relating to or concerned with a proposition or statement, especially in logic or gambling contexts.
A proposition bet is a wager on a very specific outcome.
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