1. Proposition as a suggestion or proposal:
* Proposition: This is the most common translation and refers to a suggestion or proposal, similar to the English meaning.
* Proposition de loi: This refers specifically to a bill proposed to a legislature.
* Proposition de mariage: This is a marriage proposal.
2. Proposition as a mathematical statement:
* Proposition: This translates directly to "proposition" and refers to a mathematical statement that can be either true or false.
3. Proposition as a statement of opinion:
* Proposition: While less common, it can also refer to a statement of opinion or belief.
Examples:
* "J'ai une proposition pour toi." (I have a proposition for you.)
* "Le gouvernement a présenté une nouvelle proposition de loi." (The government has presented a new bill.)
* "Il lui a fait une proposition de mariage." (He proposed to her.)
* "La proposition est vraie si et seulement si..." (The proposition is true if and only if...)
Remember to consider the context to determine the most accurate translation of "proposition" in French.