Verra (en. Will see)

/vɛʁɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates an action of seeing that will occur in the future.
He will see the movie tomorrow.
Il verra le film demain.
Expresses certainty or expectation of something that will happen.
She will see her friends next week.
Elle verra ses amis la semaine prochaine.
Used to refer to a future situation that is hoped for.
We will see if we will win the match.
Nous verrons si nous gagnerons le match.

Etymology

Conjugated form of the verb 'voir', from Latin 'videre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

We'll see.
A phrase meaning we will discover something in the future.
On verra bien
What he will see.
Refers to what he will face or experience.
Ce qu'il verra
Will we see...?
A question asked to know if something will happen.
Verra-t-on... ?

Related Words

see
The verb that means to perceive by sight.
voir
sight
The ability to see or a mental representation.
vision
seen
Past participle of the verb to see.
vu

Slang Meanings

Can be used in an informal context to express uncertainty.
We'll see if it works or not.
On verra si ça marche ou pas.
Used to tell someone to wait for the result.
We'll see, don't stress out.
Verra bien, ne te stresse pas.