Probabilité (en. Probability)

/pʁo.ba.bi.li.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Characteristic of what is probable.
The probability of rain is very high today.
La probabilité de pluie est très élevée aujourd'hui.
Set of possibilities of an event.
There are several probabilities regarding the outcome of the match.
Il existe plusieurs probabilités concernant l'issue du match.
Field of mathematics and statistics that studies random events.
The theory of probabilities is used in many fields, such as economics.
La théorie des probabilités est utilisée dans de nombreux domaines, comme l'économie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'probabilitas', derived from 'probabilis', meaning 'that which can be proven'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

probably
surely
à toute probabilité
conditional probability
probability of an event given another event
probabilité conditionnelle
likely
very likely
de manière probable

Related Words

probable
likely to happen
probable
uncertainty
lack of certainty regarding an event
incertitude
certainty
state of what is certain
certitude

Slang Meanings

It might just be
It might just be that it will rain tonight.
Si ça se trouve, il va pleuvoir cette nuit.
Not sure
It’s not sure that he will come to the party.
C'est pas sûr qu'il vienne à la fête.