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    Prophétie (en. Prophecy)

    /pʁo.fe.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Prediction of future events often considered divine.
    The prophecy of the end of the world has fascinated many generations.
    La prophétie de la fin du monde a fasciné de nombreuses générations.
    Discourse or writing inspired by supernatural inspiration.
    Nostradamus' prophecies are often cited by enthusiasts of esotericism.
    Les prophéties de Nostradamus sont souvent citées par les amateurs d'ésotérisme.
    Announcement of a revelation or spiritual truth.
    She always believed in the prophecy she received in her dreams.
    Elle a toujours cru en la prophétie qu'elle recevait dans ses rêves.

    Etymology

    From the ancient Greek 'propheteia', meaning 'the ability to make revelations'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fulfill a prophecy
    Fulfilling events foretold in a prophecy.
    réaliser une prophétie
    be prey to a self-fulfilling prophecy
    When beliefs about the future influence the present to make them come true.
    être en proie à une prophétie auto-réalisatrice
    interpret a prophecy
    Analyze and give meaning to prophetic messages.
    interpréter une prophétie

    Related Words

    prophet
    Person who announces divine revelations.
    prophète
    prophetic
    Related to or concerning a prophecy.
    prophétique
    prediction
    Announcement of what is going to happen in the future.
    prédiction

    Slang Meanings

    A popular prediction often used in everyday discussions.
    He made his own prophecy about this year's elections.
    Il a fait sa propre prophétie sur les élections de cette année.
    A bold statement about the future, sometimes exaggerated.
    His prophecy about his team's victory was a bit too optimistic.
    Sa prophétie sur la victoire de son équipe était un peu trop optimiste.