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    Prévoyait (en. Planned)

    /pʁe.vwa.jɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Anticipate a future event or need.
    He planned to buy a new vehicle.
    Il prévoyait d'acheter un nouveau véhicule.
    Make plans taking future circumstances into account.
    She anticipated that the project would take longer than expected.
    Elle prévoyait que le projet prendrait plus de temps que prévu.
    Take risks into account to avoid problems.
    We had to consider the consequences of our decision.
    Nous devions prévoir les conséquences de notre décision.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'providere', meaning to see in advance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    plan ahead
    Anticipate a situation.
    prévoir à l'avance
    prepare for the worst
    Anticipate an unfavorable outcome.
    prévoir le pire
    plan for a backup
    Establish an alternative if needed.
    prévoir un plan B
    anticipate difficulties
    Anticipate obstacles.
    prévoir des difficultés

    Related Words

    forecast
    The action of planning.
    prévision
    prudent
    Who makes arrangements for the future.
    prévoyant
    preparation
    The action of preparing something.
    préparation

    Slang Meanings

    Assess the situation before it happens.
    He has always been able to foresee tough times.
    Il a toujours su prévoir les coups durs.
    Be aware of the consequences.
    She knows how to predict what will happen.
    Elle sait prévoir ce qui va arriver.