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    Propice (en. Propitious)

    /pʁɔ.pis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is well-disposed towards something.
    The weather is propitious for a mountain outing.
    Le temps est propice pour une sortie en montagne.
    Who facilitates the realization of a project or action.
    Economic conditions are propitious for the creation of businesses.
    Les conditions économiques sont propices à la création d'entreprises.
    Who is favorable and conducive to a desired outcome.
    It was a propitious moment to address the subject.
    C'était un moment propice pour aborder le sujet.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'propitius', meaning favorable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a propitious time
    an ideal or favorable moment to act.
    un temps propice
    a propitious environment
    a setting that facilitates certain actions.
    un environnement propice

    Related Words

    opportune
    That occurs at a favorable time.
    opportun
    favorable
    That has good effects or beneficial results.
    favorable
    advantageous
    That provides an advantage.
    avantageux

    Slang Meanings

    A chance or an opportunity.
    This is a propitious opportunity that may not come again.
    C'est une propice qui ne se présentera peut-être pas deux fois.
    An ideal moment to do something.
    This is the propitious time to launch your project.
    C'est la propice pour lancer ton projet.