hypothèse /ipotˈɛz/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "hypothesis".

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Source term
hypothesis
Translation
hypothèse
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "l'".

Dictionary form hypothèse
Article l'
Gender/article class elided article
Regular/likely plural hypothèses
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + l'hypothèse
Examples
C'est l'hypothèse.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Son hypothèse a été confirmée par les résultats de la longue expérience.

English: Her hypothesis was supported by the results of the long experiment.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

Les scientifiques doivent toujours tester une hypothèse avant de l'accepter comme vraie.

English: Scientists must always test a hypothesis before accepting it as true.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

Il a proposé une nouvelle hypothèse sur le fonctionnement de la mémoire pendant le sommeil.

English: He proposed a new hypothesis about how memory works during sleep.

B2 · thoughtAndPerception

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