L'hypothèse
Example: L'hypothèse de son absence a surpris tout le monde.
Definition
"L'hypothèse" refers to a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or reasoning. It is often used to suggest a possible scenario or reason, such as in the phrase 'L'hypothèse de son absence a surpris tout le monde.'
Etymology
The word "l'hypothèse" comes from the Greek word 'hypotithenai,' meaning 'to put under' or 'to suppose.' It entered French through Latin 'hypothesis' and has retained its meaning related to a supposition or proposed idea. Did you know it originally implied something laid down as a foundation for argument?
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"L'hypothèse" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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