French word

prévision

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁevizjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprospects

Example

Les prévisions sont bonnes pour l'emploi.

The employment prospects are good.

Illustration for prévision (prospects)

More examples

Les prévisions météorologiques annoncent de la pluie.

The weather forecasts are predicting rain.

Core concept

A measured look ahead, using present evidence to gauge what may happen.

Common phrases

  • prévision météorologique

    weather forecast

  • selon les prévisions

    according to the forecasts

Similar words

estimation: An approximate calculation of a quantity or value.
projection: A forecast of future results based on current trends or figures.
attente: A feeling of expectation or anticipation about the future.

Definition in French

Estimation ou anticipation, fondée sur des données ou un jugement, de ce qui est attendu dans l'avenir.

Word origin

Prévision reflects Latin praevisio, from praevidere, 'to see beforehand', and is related to the French verb prévoir.

Usage tips

  • Prévision is feminine, so standard forms are une prévision and la prévision.

Other meanings

  • predictionnoun
  • forecastnoun

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