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/kənˈdʒɛktʃərz/ /kɒnˈdʒɛktʃərz/

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noun

Conjectures, suppositions

A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.

Examples :

"I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not."

Je l'ai expliqué, mais c'est pure conjecture de savoir s'il a compris ou non.

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noun

Conjecture, hypothèse

A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.

Examples :

"The physicist used his conjecture about subatomic particles to design an experiment."

Le physicien a utilisé sa conjecture sur les particules subatomiques pour concevoir une expérience.

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noun

Conjecture

(philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.

Examples :

"The students' conjectures about who would win the school election were based on popularity and campaign promises, but the actual results were still unknown. "

Les conjectures des élèves sur l'identité du vainqueur de l'élection scolaire étaient basées sur la popularité et les promesses de campagne, mais les résultats réels étaient encore inconnus.

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noun

Interprétation, divination

Interpretation of signs and omens.

Examples :

"After observing the unusual bird behavior and the sudden change in weather, the villagers shared their conjectures about what the coming harvest would be like. "

Après avoir observé le comportement inhabituel des oiseaux et le changement soudain de temps, les villageois ont partagé leurs interprétations sur ce que serait la prochaine récolte.

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verb

Supposer, conjecturer

To guess; to venture an unproven idea.

Examples :

"I do not know if it is true; I am simply conjecturing here."

Je ne sais pas si c'est vrai ; je suis simplement en train de conjecturer ici.

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verb

Conjecturer, supposer

To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.

Examples :

"Seeing her arrive late with a nervous look, I conjectures that she had missed the bus. "

En la voyant arriver en retard avec un air nerveux, j'ai conjecturé qu'elle avait manqué le bus.

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