Prévu (en. Foreseen)

pʁe.vy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been determined in advance.
The appointment is already scheduled for tomorrow.
Le rendez-vous est déjà prévu pour demain.
Prepared or organized before an event.
The work schedules are planned for next week.
Les horaires des travaux sont prévus pour la semaine prochaine.
In accordance with what has been planned.
The results are consistent with the planned forecasts.
Les résultats sont conformes aux prévisions prévues.

Etymology

From the verb 'prévoir', derived from the Latin 'praevidere', meaning 'to see ahead'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Planned in advance
Determined or organized before an event.
prévu d'avance
Scheduled in the program
Included in the agenda or schedule.
prévu au programme
Planned for later
Planned for a later time.
prévu pour plus tard

Related Words

To foresee
To anticipate or make plans for the future.
prévoir
Forecast
The act of forecasting; estimation of what will happen.
prévision

Slang Meanings

Expected as a certainty.
It's planned, it's going to happen.
C'est prévu, ça va arriver.
Planned at the last moment.
We planned that at the last minute.
On a prévu ça à la dernière minute.