Translation of "hypothesis" into French

hypothèse, supposition, théorie are the top translations of "hypothesis" into French.

hypothesis noun grammar

(sciences) A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. [..]

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  • hypothèse

    noun feminine

    tentative conjecture in science [..]

    A scientific theory is a hypothesis that has been proved by testing.

    Une théorie scientifique est une hypothèse qui a été prouvée par l'expérimentation.

  • supposition

    noun feminine

  • théorie

    noun feminine

    Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift was based on a synthesis of world geological observations.

    L'hypothèse de Wegener sur la théorie de la dérive des continents s'était fondée sur une mondiale synthèse géologique.

  • Less frequent translations

    • postulat
    • hypothése
    • conjecture
    • prérequis
    • présupposition
    • préalable
    • prémisses
    • spéculation
    • possibilité
    • deviner
    • conjecturer

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