Futurs (en. Futures)

/fytʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Events that will occur in the coming time.

The possible futures of this technology are exciting.

Les futurs possibles de cette technologie sont passionnants.

The time to come which is both uncertain and full of promise.

He has plans for his futures.

Il a des projets pour ses futurs.

Those that are to come or that have not yet occurred.

Future candidates must prepare starting now.

Les futurs candidats doivent se préparer dès maintenant.

From the Latin 'futurus', future participle of the verb 'esse' meaning 'to be'.

uncertain futures

Events to come whose outcome is unpredictable.

futurs incertains

the future is in our hands

We have the power to shape our future.

l'avenir est dans nos mains

investing in the future

Making choices today for future benefit.

investir dans le futur

future

The time to come, what has not yet happened.

avenir

forecasts

Estimates or anticipations on what is going to happen.

prévisions

project

A plan or an idea of what will be realized in the future.

projet

A near future

We all have a near future waiting for us.

On a tous un futur proche qui nous attend.

The future is uncertain

You never know, the future is uncertain.

On ne sait jamais, le futur est incertain.