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    Possibilité (en. Possibility)

    /pɔ.si.bi.li.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of what is possible.
    There are several possibilities to solve this problem.
    Il y a plusieurs possibilités pour résoudre ce problème.
    An eventuality that can occur.
    This decision opens up new possibilities.
    Cette décision ouvre de nouvelles possibilités.
    The capacity to act or choose.
    Every individual has the possibility to change their life.
    Chaque individu a la possibilité de changer sa vie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'possibilitas', derived from 'possibilis' meaning 'that which can be'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the possibility of
    to have the chance or ability to do something.
    avoir la possibilité de
    possibility of failure
    risk of not succeeding.
    possibilité d'échec
    in the event that
    in the case that something occurs.
    dans l'éventualité où

    Related Words

    possible
    That which can happen or be realized.
    possible
    impossible
    That which cannot happen or be realized.
    impossible
    opportunity
    A favorable moment to act.
    opportunité

    Slang Meanings

    A chance to seize.
    It's a golden possibility that should not be missed.
    C'est une possibilité en or qu'il ne faut pas rater.
    A gamble.
    It's risky, but it's a possibility that could pay off.
    C'est risqué, mais c'est une possibilité qui pourrait payer.