probablement
probably
Cela veut dire qu'il y a de grandes chances que quelque chose arrive, mais ce n'est pas sûr.
Word: probablement
Meaning:
"Probablement" is an adverb in French that translates to "probably" or "likely" in English. It indicates that something is more likely to happen or be true than not, but it doesn't guarantee certainty.
Parts:
- Probable (adjective): likely, probable
- -ment (adverb suffix): used to form adverbs from adjectives
So, "probablement" is formed by adding the adverb suffix "-ment" to the adjective "probable," meaning "in a probable manner" or "most likely."
Synonyms:
- sans doute (without doubt)
- vraisemblablement (plausibly, likely)
- possiblement (possibly)
- sans aucun doute (without any doubt)
Antonyms:
- improbable (improbably, unlikely)
- certainement (certainly)
- assurément (assuredly)
Usage Example:
- Il viendra probablement demain.
(He will probably come tomorrow.)
In summary, "probablement" conveys a likelihood or probability but not absolute certainty.
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Examples
Je viendrai probablement demain.adverb
I will probably come tomorrow.
Nous irons probablement à la plage ce week-end.adverb
We will probably go to the beach this weekend.
Ils ont probablement oublié de fermer la porte.adverb
They probably forgot to close the door.
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