Prochain (en. Next)

/pʁɔ.ʃɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is the closest in time.
The next bus arrives in five minutes.
Le prochain bus arrive dans cinq minutes.
Who immediately follows in a series.
We scheduled the next meeting for next week.
Nous avons prévu le prochain rendez-vous pour la semaine prochaine.
Who will be thereafter.
The next episode of this series will air tomorrow.
Le prochain épisode de cette série sera diffusé demain.

Etymology

From Latin 'proximus', which means 'the closest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the next metro
The metro that arrives next.
le prochain métro
next week
The week that follows.
la semaine prochaine
soon
In the near future.
prochainement

Related Words

close
Who is at a short distance.
proche
proximity
The state of being close.
proximité

Slang Meanings

Used to indicate an upcoming event.
The next match is a real spectacle!
Le prochain match, c'est un vrai spectacle!