Prévisions (en. Forecasts)

/pʁe.vi.zjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Estimates or forecasts based on scientific data or analyses.
The weather forecasts predict rain for tomorrow.
Les prévisions météorologiques annoncent de la pluie pour demain.
Anticipation of results or developments in various fields.
Economic forecasts are improving this year.
Les prévisions économiques s'améliorent cette année.
Forecasts based on models and statistical analyses.
Demographic forecasts are made every five years.
Les prévisions démographiques sont faites tous les cinq ans.

Etymology

From Latin 'praevisio', from the verb 'praevidere' which means 'to see in advance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

weather forecasts
Estimation of the weather for the upcoming days.
prévisions météo
financial forecasts
Estimates regarding the financial health of a company or an economy.
prévisions financières
market forecasts
Analyses and expectations regarding market movements.
prévisions sur le marché

Related Words

to foresee
To anticipate or make assumptions about a future event.
prévoir
anticipation
The act of waiting for or predicting something.
anticipation
projection
An estimate or forecast based on current and past data.
projection

Slang Meanings

Optimistic forecasts
We are making optimistic forecasts for next year.
On fait des prévisions optimistes pour l'année prochaine.
Alarmist forecasts
The media likes to make alarmist forecasts about the weather.
Les médias aiment faire des prévisions alarmistes sur la météo.