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la conjecture

conjecture, guess

k ɔ̃ . ʒ ɛ k . t y ʁ
noun · feminine Rare #50,680
conjecture, guess Often refers to an idea or prediction that is not based on enough evidence.
FR: Ce n’est qu’une conjecture.
EN: It’s only a guess.

Savoir qui gagnera la prochaine course est pure conjecture.

Knowing who will win the next race is pure conjecture.

On va commencer avec la conjecture de Syracuse.

Let’s start with the Collatz conjecture.

— Incendies (2010)

Son avis ne peut être une simple conjecture.

His opinion cannot be mere conjecture.

— Des hommes d'honneur (1992)

Pure conjecture.

Pure conjecture.

— Des hommes d'honneur (1992)