proposition

Meaning

1. proposition, suggestion
2. proposition
3. clause

Gender

♀️ Feminine

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pʁɔ.po.zi.sjɔ̃/

Etymology

From Latin prōpositiōnem (“statement, proposition”), from prōpōnō (“propose”), from pōnō (“place; assume”).

Sentences

Sur le fond , cette proposition ne tient aucun compte des réalités du commerce international .

In substance, this proposal takes no account of the realities of international trade.

Cette proposition va dans le bon sens et le groupe UDI la soutiendra .

This proposal is a step in the right direction and the UDI group will support it.

Le capitaine Lyrisse discuta la proposition sans l'adopter.

Captain Lyrisse discussed the proposal without adopting it.

La proposition du vexillologue Graham Bartram s'est peu à peu imposée .

The proposal of vexillologist Graham Bartram gradually imposed itself.