French Conversation · Level 71
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French word
prospectif
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɔspɛktif/
Meaning
- adjectiveforward-looking
Example
Les dirigeants ont une attitude prospective.
The leaders have a forward-looking attitude.
More examples
Il a un regard prospectif sur les défis à venir.
He takes a future-oriented view of the challenges ahead.
Core concept
A forward-looking planner maps possible changes and prepares several responses.
Common phrases
plan prospectif
future-oriented plan
regard prospectif
future-oriented perspective
Similar words
prévoyant: Showing foresight by making preparations for what may happen.
proactif: Taking initiative to prevent or improve situations before problems emerge.
anticipatif: Preparing a response in advance of an expected event.
Definition in French
Orienté vers l'avenir, qui prévoit les développements possibles et prépare des actions.
Word origin
Prospectif comes from Latin prospectivus, based on prospicere, meaning 'to look ahead', with the French adjective ending -if.
Usage tips
- French prospectif means forward-looking, while English prospective often means potential or likely to become something.
Opposites
- conservateurconservativeadjective
- rétrospectifretrospectiveadjective
Related words
- prospecterseek potential customersverb
- prospectionprospectingnoun