speculate

language: fr

definitions

  1. verb
    to form and test theories without firm evidence; to invest in risky assets hoping for profit
    fr: spéculer; deviner
  2. noun
    an opinion or theory based on incomplete information
    fr: spéculation; hypothèse

examples

  1. He speculates on the stock market.

    Il spéculait sur la bourse.

  2. That was just a wild speculation.

    C'était juste une spéculation.