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    Peut-être (en. Maybe)

    /pøt ɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    sign of uncertainty or probability.
    Maybe I will come to the party.
    Elle peut-être que je viendrai à la fête.
    Expression that something is possible.
    Maybe it will rain tomorrow.
    Peut-être qu'il va pleuvoir demain.
    Indicates a suggestion or a supposition.
    Maybe we should leave earlier.
    Peut-être devrions-nous partir plus tôt.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'potere' meaning 'to be able to', and 'essere', which means 'to be'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maybe so
    Used to express a relative certainty.
    peut-être bien
    maybe not
    Used to express doubt or uncertainty.
    peut-être pas
    possibly
    Used to indicate a future possibility.
    à peut-être

    Related Words

    can
    Indicates the ability or possibility.
    peut
    eventuality
    The fact of possibly happening or not.
    éventualité
    uncertainty
    State of what is not sure or certain.
    incertitude

    Slang Meanings

    Vague possibility.
    It may be the case, but I'm not sure.
    C'est peut-être le cas, mais je n'en suis pas sûr.
    Uncertain.
    Let’s just say it’s maybe a good plan.
    Disons juste que c'est peut-être un bon plan.