supposé

supposed, alleged

adjective soo-poh-ZEH Rare

Usage Note

Supposé placed before a noun means 'alleged' or 'supposed' (often casting doubt), as in le supposé coupable ('the alleged culprit'). After a noun or as a past participle it means 'assumed' or 'expected to'. The feminine form is supposée.

Examples

"Le supposé expert ne savait rien."

Natural Translation

The supposed expert knew nothing.

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