adverb
vraisemblablement
likely
Definition & meaning
Vraisemblablement means probably, in all likelihood, or plausibly. It indicates that something seems likely to be true, though it is not certain.
- Il arrivera vraisemblablement demain. — He will probably arrive tomorrow.
Grammar & Word origin
An adverb, formed from vraisemblable (“probable” or “plausible”) and the adverb-forming suffix -ment. The adjective combines vrai (“true”) with semblable (“similar” or “seeming”).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- probablement — “probably”; the most direct and common equivalent.
- sans doute — often means “probably,” though it can also express greater confidence depending on context.
- apparemment — “apparently”; emphasizes how things appear, rather than how likely they are.
Antonym:
- invraisemblablement — “implausibly” or “unbelievably”; describes something that does not seem likely or credible.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Elle a vraisemblablement oublié son rendez-vous.adverb
She likely forgot her appointment.
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