French word

envisageable

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃vizaʒabl/

Meaning

  • adjectivepossible

Example

Ce résultat est envisageable si nous travaillons plus.

This result is possible if we work more.

Illustration for envisageable (possible)

More examples

Un report reste envisageable en cas de mauvais temps.

A postponement remains possible in case of bad weather.

Core concept

A possible path that can be pictured in the mind and considered as a real outcome.

Common phrases

  • rester envisageable

    remain possible

  • une option envisageable

    a possible option

Similar words

possible: Able to happen under the relevant conditions.
imaginable: Able to be pictured or formed in the mind.
probable: Likely to happen or be true.

Definition in French

Qui peut être conçu ou prévu comme possible dans une situation donnée.

Word origin

Envisageable is formed from French envisager, meaning to consider, with the suffix -able, meaning capable of being done or considered.

Usage tips

  • Envisageable agrees with the noun: une solution envisageable, un résultat envisageable, and des options envisageables.

Other meanings

  • conceivableadjective

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