Provisoire (en. Provisional)

/pʁo.vi.zwaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Having a temporary character.

We established a provisional plan pending the final project.

Nous avons établi un plan provisoire en attendant le projet définitif.

Having a limited duration and subject to modification.

This solution is provisional and will need to be reviewed soon.

Cette solution est provisoire et devra être revue bientôt.

Intended to be replaced by something permanent.

He found a temporary job during his studies.

Il a trouvé un emploi provisoire pendant ses études.

From the Latin 'provisor', which means 'prepared in advance'.

provisional solution

A temporary method to solve a problem.

solution provisoire

provisional employment

A temporary position, often during a trial period.

emploi provisoire

provisional contract

A temporary agreement pending a final contract.

contrat provisoire

principal

The head of a school establishment.

proviseur

provisionally

Temporarily.

provisoirement

A temporary thing that won't last.

This job is just a backup plan, it's provisional.

Ce job, c'est juste un plan B, c'est provisoire.

A solution just for the moment.

We found a temporary trick, but it's not going to last long.

On a trouvé une astuce provisoire, mais ça ne va pas tenir longtemps.