French Conversation · Level 79
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French word
prévisible
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁevizibl/
Meaning
- adjectivepredictable
Example
Le résultat était prévisible.
The result was predictable.
More examples
Sa réaction était prévisible.
His reaction was predictable.
Core concept
A result that follows an obvious pattern, with no element likely to surprise anyone.
Common phrases
réaction prévisible
predictable reaction
résultat prévisible
predictable result
Similar words
prévu: Likely to occur because it was planned or anticipated in advance.
attendu: Widely expected and regarded as due to happen.
probable: Having a high likelihood of occurring based on the circumstances.
Definition in French
Qui peut être anticipé sans surprise.
Word origin
Prévisible is formed from prévoir with the suffix -ible, and the verb ultimately relates to Latin praevidere, meaning 'to foresee'.
Usage tips
- Prévisible often suggests dull predictability or an unsurprising outcome, but context can make it neutral.
Opposites
- imprévisibleunpredictableadjective
Related words
- prévisibilitépredictabilitynoun
- prévisiblementpredictablyadverb