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    Prévision (en. Forecast)

    pʁe.vi.zjɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Anticipation of what will happen.
    The weather forecast predicted rain for tomorrow.
    La prévision météorologique a annoncé de la pluie pour demain.
    Development of projections based on data.
    Economic forecasts are essential for investors.
    Les prévisions économiques sont essentielles pour les investisseurs.
    Estimation or judgment about the future.
    His forecast was optimistic regarding the market's development.
    Sa prévision était optimiste par rapport à l'évolution du marché.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praevisio', derived from 'praevidere' which means to foresee.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    short-term forecasts
    Estimates concerning a near future.
    prévisions à court terme
    long-term forecasts
    Estimates over an extended period.
    prévisions à long terme
    to make forecasts
    To estimate what might happen.
    faire des prévisions

    Related Words

    to foresee
    Anticipating what is to come.
    prévoir
    vision
    Ability to see or imagine future things.
    vision
    prognostic
    Forecast based on data and analyses.
    prognostic

    Slang Meanings

    To foresee in an informal context.
    We will need to make a forecast for the weekend.
    On va devoir faire une prévi pour le week-end.
    Estimate often used in business jargon.
    The sales forecasts for this campaign are ambitious.
    Les prévis de ventes pour cette campagne sont ambitieuses.