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    Éventualité (en. Eventuality)

    [evɑ̃tyalite]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of being eventual, possibility of a fact or a situation.
    The eventuality of a new agreement is under consideration.
    L'éventualité d'un nouvel accord est à l'étude.
    Possibility of a specific event, often anticipated for planning purposes.
    We must take into account the eventuality of a storm during the trip.
    Nous devons prendre en compte l'éventualité d'une tempête pendant le voyage.
    A conceivable scenario that could happen.
    He prepared a plan for every eventuality.
    Il a préparé un plan pour chaque éventualité.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'eventualitas', derived from 'eventus' meaning 'event'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eventuality of crisis
    possibility of a crisis situation
    éventualité de crise
    in case of eventuality
    in the event that something happens
    en cas d'éventualité
    anticipate the eventuality
    prepare for a future possibility
    prévoir l'éventualité

    Related Words

    eventual
    Which can occur, which is possible.
    éventuel
    eventualize
    To consider the possibility of an event.
    éventualiser
    event
    Fact that occurs, often unexpectedly.
    événement

    Slang Meanings

    Take precautions against an unforeseen event
    He made a double plan in case there was an eventuality.
    Il a fait un double plan, au cas où il y aurait une éventualité.
    Plan B for uncertain situations
    We always have a plan in case of eventuality.
    On a toujours un plan au cas de l'éventualité.