Providentielle (en. Providential)

/pʁɔ.vi.dɑ̃.sjɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that favors advantageous foresight.

This decision was providential for the company's future.

Cette décision était providentielle pour l'avenir de l'entreprise.

Qualifies a situation or event that occurs opportunely.

His support came at a providential moment.

Son soutien est arrivé à un moment providentiel.

Refers to actions intended to anticipate future needs.

Providential management of resources is essential for sustainability.

Une gestion providentielle des ressources est essentielle pour la durabilité.

From Latin 'providentia' meaning foresight.

a providential moment

An opportune moment that seems divinely inspired.

un moment providentiel

to act providentially

To act with a beneficial wisdom or foresight.

agir de façon providentielle

foresee

To anticipate a future event.

prévoir

foresight

The action of anticipating, preparing for the future.

prévoyance

opportune

Appearing at a favorable time.

opportun

An unexpected stroke of luck.

It was a real providential stroke of luck that he found this job by chance.

C'était un vrai coup providentiel qu'il a eu en trouvant cet emploi par hasard.

Something delightfully opportune.

This promotion is providential just before summer.

Cette promotion est providentielle juste avant l'été.