No. 11,818 in French
spéculation
The French word "spéculation" means "speculation," referring to the act of hypothesizing, guessing, or engaging in risky financial investments.
In a sentence
La spéculation immobilière a entraîné une hausse des prix des logements.
Real estate speculation has led to a rise in housing prices.
Here, 'spéculation' is used to denote the act of making business transactions with the expectation of making a profit from future changes in price.
Il a répondu à la spéculation sur sa carrière avec un sourire énigmatique.
He responded to speculation about his career with an enigmatic smile.
In this sentence, 'spéculation' means the act of conjecture or surmise, often based on incomplete or uncertain information.
La spéculation sur l'origine de ces phénomènes continue parmi les chercheurs.
Speculation about the origins of these phenomena continues among researchers.
'Spéculation' here refers to the act of hypothesizing or theorizing, particularly in a scientific or intellectual context.
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