L’avenir (en. The future)

/la.vɶ.niʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The time that has not yet arrived.
We must think about our children's future.
Nous devons penser à l'avenir de nos enfants.
Future events.
It is important to prepare for the future of our company.
Il est important de préparer l'avenir de notre entreprise.
A perspective on the evolution of things.
It will depend on the future of technology.
Cela dépendra de l'avenir de la technologie.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'advenire' meaning 'to arrive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to project oneself into the future
Imagining one's future.
se projeter dans l’avenir
to prepare for the future
Implementing actions for the future.
préparer l’avenir
to worry about the future
Being concerned about future events.
se soucier de l’avenir

Related Words

future
What is to come.
futur
destiny
The course of impending events, often considered inevitable.
destin
prediction
A statement regarding what is going to happen.
prédiction

Slang Meanings

To have plans for the future.
He has many futures in mind.
Il a beaucoup d'avenirs en tête.
To be optimistic about what is coming.
She always sees the future through rose-colored glasses.
Elle voit toujours l'avenir en rose.