English–French

“predict” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁediʁ/

Example

Je ne peux pas prédire qui va gagner.

I can't predict who will win.

Illustration for prédire (predict)

How to say “predict” in French

“Predict” in French is prédire.

A forecast arrow points toward a future event while leaving the outcome open.

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

Example sentences with prédire

On ne peut pas toujours prédire les conséquences d'une décision.

You can't always predict the consequences of a decision.

Tips for using prédire

  • Prédire takes a direct object or a que-clause without a preposition, as in prédire un résultat and prédire que cela arrivera.

Other French words for “predict”

Je pronostique le résultat du match.

I predict the outcome of the match.

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