French word

possible

Pronunciation

IPA/posibl/

Meaning

  • adjectivepossible

Example

Il est possible que tu viennes.

It is possible that you'll come.

Illustration for possible (possible)

More examples

C'est possible de changer nos plans.

It's possible to change our plans.

Core concept

A real outcome remains within the range allowed by the facts or logic.

Common phrases

  • c'est possible

    It is possible

  • il est possible que

    it is possible that

  • rendre possible

    make possible

Similar words

probable: Likely to happen based on the available signs or evidence.
éventuel: Might happen in the future, but is not certain.

Definition in French

Qui peut exister ou se produire; qui n'est pas exclu par les faits ou la logique.

Word origin

French possible comes from Old French possible, borrowed from Latin possibilis, formed from posse, 'to be able,' with the suffix -ibilis.

Usage tips

  • In il est possible que..., the following verb normally uses the subjunctive, as in il est possible que tu viennes.

Other meanings

  • feasibleadjective

Opposites

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