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supposing

/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/

/səˈpoʊzɪŋ/

supposingconjunction

/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/

/səˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Used chiefly in the fixed subordinating conjunction supposing (that), meaning 'if' or 'on the assumption that'.

Translations

siDans une hypothèse; registre courant.

Supposing we miss the last train, we can take a taxi.

Si nous ratons le dernier train, nous pouvons prendre un taxi.

Additional translations

à supposer queTour plus littéral et souvent suivi du subjonctif.

en supposant queSoutenu; exprime une hypothèse.

Definitions

Used to introduce a condition or hypothesis; if; on the assumption that.

Supposing we miss the last train, we can take a taxi.

supposeverb

supposing

ing-form

supposed

Past Simple

supposed

Past Participle

supposing

ing-form

/səˈpəʊz/

/səˈpoʊz/

Translations

supposer

I suppose you are right about the weather forecast.

Je suppose que tu as raison à propos des prévisions météo.

Additional translations

devoirDans la tournure passive « be supposed to », pour exprimer une obligation ou une attente.

Definitions

To assume something to be true without certain proof.

I suppose you are right about the weather forecast.

To consider something as a possibility or hypothesis.

Let's suppose that the meeting is canceled, what would be our next step?

To be expected or obliged to do or be something, especially in the passive construction "be supposed to".

You are supposed to finish your homework before you play video games.

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