Translation of "be supposed" to French

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Dictionary translations for "be supposed"

be supposed verb

devoir

The handyman was supposed to arrive at twelve noon, but got stuck in a traffic jam for a few hours.

Le réparateur devait arriver à midi, mais il s'est retrouvé coincé dans des bouchons pendant plusieurs heures.

Contexts with "be supposed"

You are supposed to obey the law. Tu es censé respecter la loi.

The handyman was supposed to arrive at twelve noon, but got stuck in a traffic jam for a few hours. Le réparateur devait arriver à midi, mais il s'est retrouvé coincé dans des bouchons pendant plusieurs heures.

He is supposed to be at home today. Il est censé être chez lui aujourd'hui.

Eating too much fat is supposed to cause heart disease. Manger trop gras est censé causer des maladies cardiaques.

Everybody is supposed to wear a tie at the party. Tout le monde est censé porter une cravate à cette soirée.

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