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!