English–French

“forward-looking” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɔspɛktif/

Example

Les dirigeants ont une attitude prospective.

The leaders have a forward-looking attitude.

Illustration for prospectif (forward-looking)

How to say “forward-looking” in French

“Forward-looking” in French is prospectif.

A forward-looking planner maps possible changes and prepares several responses.

Full entry for prospectif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prospectif

Il a un regard prospectif sur les défis à venir.

He takes a future-oriented view of the challenges ahead.

Tips for using prospectif

  • French prospectif means forward-looking, while English prospective often means potential or likely to become something.

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