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Provisoire:

"Provisoire" is a French adjective that means temporary or provisional in English. It describes something that is intended for a limited time, not permanent or final.

Meaning:

• Relates to something established or arranged for the time being.
• Something meant to serve as a stopgap or until a final solution or condition is achieved.

Parts:

• Comes from the Latin word provisorius meaning "foreseen" or "arranged beforehand."
• The root "pro-" suggests "forward" or "before."
• "Visoire" relates to seeing or provision.

Synonyms in French:

• Temporaire (temporary)
• Occasionnel (occasional)
• Intermédiaire (intermediate)
• Transitoire (transitory)

Antonyms in French:

• Permanent (permanent)
• Définitif (definitive, final)
• Durable (durable, lasting)

Usage examples:

• Une solution provisoire = a temporary solution
• Un emploi provisoire = a provisional job

"Provisoire" can be used in many contexts, such as contracts, arrangements, jobs, constructions, or plans that are not intended to last indefinitely.