English–French

“potentially” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/potɑ̃sjɛləmɑ̃/

Example

Cette décision est potentiellement risquée.

This decision is potentially risky.

Illustration for potentiellement (potentially)

How to say “potentially” in French

“Potentially” in French is potentiellement.

A result waiting behind possible conditions, with no certainty that it will occur.

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

Example sentences with potentiellement

Le produit est potentiellement dangereux pour les enfants.

The product is potentially dangerous for children.

Tips for using potentiellement

  • Potentiellement often has a formal or analytical tone, whereas peut-être is more common in everyday speech.

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