Probablement (en. Probably)

/pʁɔ.ba.blə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a very probable manner.
She will probably come to the party.
Elle va probablement venir à la soirée.
Expresses a belief that something is likely to happen.
He is probably late for the meeting.
Il est probablement en retard pour le rendez-vous.
Used to express a conjecture.
Probably, he forgot our meeting.
Probablement, il a oublié notre rendez-vous.

Etymology

From the Latin 'probabilis', meaning 'that can be proven'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

probably not
Indicates a very low probability.
probablement pas
it is likely that
Asserts that there are good reasons to believe in something.
il est probable que
probably yes
Indicates a strong expected approval.
probablement oui

Related Words

probability
Measure of the chance that an event will occur.
probabilité
probable
That has a chance of being true or happening.
probable
probabilism
Doctrine that accepts probability as a criterion of truth.
probabilisme

Slang Meanings

Maybe
He might come tonight.
Il viendra peut-êtr' ce soir.
Prob
We might see each other again tomorrow.
On va prob' se revoir demain.