French word

vraisemblablement

Pronunciation

IPA/vʁɛsɑ̃blabləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbprobably

Example

Elle viendra vraisemblablement demain.

She will probably come tomorrow.

Illustration for vraisemblablement (probably)

More examples

Le train est vraisemblablement en retard.

The train is probably late.

Core concept

A conclusion drawn from the available clues, treated as likely but not certain.

Common phrases

  • vraisemblablement demain

    probably tomorrow

  • vraisemblablement en retard

    probably late

Similar words

probablement: In all likelihood, based on the information available.
peut-être: Perhaps; it is possible, but not certain.

Definition in French

Signifie que, d'après les éléments disponibles, quelque chose paraît vrai ou va se produire, sans garantie de certitude.

Word origin

The adverb vraisemblablement comes from vraisemblable, meaning likely or believable, with the suffix -ment forming an adverb.

Usage tips

  • Vraisemblablement is common in written or explanatory French, while probablement or sans doute often sounds more natural in everyday speech.

Opposites

Related words

  • vraisemblableplausibleadjective
  • vraisemblanceplausibilitynoun

Word lists with this word