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Exemples
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Si je ne me trompe pas, ...
If I am not mistaken, ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Standard introductory phrase, neutral register, useful for starting a cautious assumption.
Exemple
Si je ne me trompe pas, la réunion commence à dix heures.
If I am not mistaken, the meeting starts at ten o'clock.
À mon avis, il est possible que ...
In my opinion, it is possible that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Followed by the subjunctive mood because of 'il est possible que'.
Exemple
À mon avis, il est possible qu'il vienne demain.
In my opinion, it is possible that he will come tomorrow.
On pourrait imaginer que ...
One could imagine that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Uses the conditional tense to soften the hypothesis and invite discussion.
Exemple
On pourrait imaginer que le projet soit terminé en juin.
One could imagine that the project is finished in June.
Il est fort probable que ...
It is very likely that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Expresses a high degree of probability, followed by the subjunctive.
Exemple
Il est fort probable que le prix des billets augmente.
It is very likely that ticket prices will increase.
Supposons que nous fassions cela, alors ...
Supposing we do that, then ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Uses 'supposons que' with the subjunctive, followed by a conditional or future consequence.
Exemple
Supposons que nous fassions cela, alors nous gagnerons du temps.
Supposing we do that, then we will save time.
Il se peut que ...
It may be that / It's possible that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Impersonal structure expressing uncertainty, always requires the subjunctive.
Exemple
Il se peut que le train ait du retard à cause de la neige.
It may be that the train is delayed because of the snow.
J'ai l'impression que ...
I have the impression that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Followed by the indicative mood, used for subjective perceptions and guesses.
Exemple
J'ai l'impression que tu es fatigué aujourd'hui.
I have the impression that you are tired today.
Imaginons un scénario où ...
Let's imagine a scenario where ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Used to introduce a hypothetical situation in professional or casual brainstorming.
Exemple
Imaginons un scénario où le budget serait réduit de moitié.
Let's imagine a scenario where the budget would be halved.
Et si on essayait de ...
What if we tried to ...?
📌 Note de grammaire
Informal suggestion structure using 'et si' + imperfect tense.
Exemple
Et si on essayait de changer la date de la réunion ?
What if we tried to change the date of the meeting?
Il n'est pas exclu que ...
It is not out of the question that / It's possible that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Litotes (double negative) used to express a cautious possibility with the subjunctive.
Exemple
Il n'est pas exclu que nous recrutions une nouvelle personne.
It is not out of the question that we will hire a new person.
On peut supposer que ...
One can assume that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Neutral register, combines 'on' with the infinitive verb 'supposer'.
Exemple
On peut supposer que les ventes vont augmenter cet été.
One can assume that sales will increase this summer.
Tout porte à croire que ...
Everything points to the fact that / All signs suggest that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
More advanced idiomatic expression based on available evidence.
Exemple
Tout porte à croire que le directeur va valider le budget.
All signs suggest that the director will approve the budget.
En admettant que ce soit vrai, alors ...
Assuming that is true, then ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Uses 'en admettant que' with the subjunctive to set up a conditional argument.
Exemple
En admettant que ce soit vrai, que devons-nous faire ?
Assuming that is true, what must we do?
Il est probable que d'ici là, ...
It is likely that by then, ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Combines probability with a future time marker ('dici là').
Exemple
Il est probable que d'ici là, la situation aura changé.
It is likely that by then, the situation will have changed.
Dans l'hypothèse où le plan échouerait, ...
In the event that the plan fails, / Assuming the plan fails, ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Formal phrase using 'dans l'hypothèse où' followed by the conditional tense.
Exemple
Dans l'hypothèse où le plan échouerait, nous aurions un plan B.
In the event that the plan failed, we would have a backup plan.
On dirait que ...
It looks like / It sounds like ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Colloquial expression used when making a quick guess based on sensory clues.
Exemple
On dirait qu'il va pleuvoir cet après-midi.
It looks like it is going to rain this afternoon.
Il me semble que tu as raison sur ce point.
It seems to me that you are right on this point.
📌 Note de grammaire
Polite and cooperative way to express an opinion or tentative agreement.
Exemple
Il me semble que tu as raison sur ce point précis.
It seems to me that you are right on this specific point.
À mon sens, le problème vient du fait que ...
To my mind, the problem stems from the fact that ...
📌 Note de grammaire
Formal transition useful for explaining the root cause in a hypothesis.
Exemple
À mon sens, le problème vient du fait que nous manquons de temps.
To my mind, the problem stems from the fact that we lack time.
Si j'ose dire, la situation pourrait évoluer ainsi.
If I may say so, the situation could evolve like this.
📌 Note de grammaire
Pragmatic softener ('si j'ose dire') before presenting a bold hypothesis.
Exemple
Si j'ose dire, la situation pourrait évoluer très rapidement.
If I may say so, the situation could evolve very quickly.
Il n'est pas impossible que nous réussissions.
It is not impossible that we will succeed.
📌 Note de grammaire
Another useful litotes expressing cautious optimism, followed by the subjunctive.
Exemple
Il n'est pas impossible que nous réussissions avant la date limite.
It is not impossible that we will succeed before the deadline.
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