This is the 4024th most frequent French word.
censés
"Supposed" or "meant to."
Here, 'censés' implies an expectation or obligation, suggesting that their arrival is anticipated at the specified time.
Ils sont censés arriver à 8 heures.
They are supposed to arrive at 8 o'clock.
'Censés' is used to indicate an obligation or expectation in the past, signifying that the completion of the project was planned for yesterday.
Nous étions censés terminer le projet hier.
We were supposed to finish the project yesterday.
In this case, 'censés' questions the ability or expectation placed upon someone to comprehend the information.