nounadjective
le possible
possible
Qui peut être fait, réalisé ou exister.
Definition & meaning
The word possible refers to something that can happen, exist, or be done. It is used in several ways:
- Capacity or feasibility: Describing an event that has the potential to occur or a task that can be completed.
- Capability: Describing an individual who has the potential to become something (e.g., un possible successeur - a possible successor).
- The concept of the "possible": Used as a masculine noun (le possible), it refers to everything that is within the realm of possibility or within one's reach.
- Exclamation: Used in the phrase Est-il possible ? to express disbelief, indignation, or surprise.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is an adjective that remains the same in both the masculine and feminine forms (possible). Its plural forms are possibles.
- Word origin: Derived from the Latin word possibilis, which comes from the verb posse (to be able). It entered the French language around the 13th century.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Je viens dès que possible.adjective
I’ll come as soon as possible.
Est-il possible de venir demain ?adjective
Is it possible to come tomorrow?
Cela semble possible aujourd'hui.adjective
That seems possible today.
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