Vraisemblablement (en. Probably)

/vʁɛzɑ̃bla.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a strong probability or an assumption.
It will presumably rain tomorrow.
Il va vraisemblablement pleuvoir demain.
Expresses an opinion that something is very likely.
She is presumably late due to traffic.
Elle est vraisemblablement en retard à cause du trafic.
Used to introduce a conclusion based on evidence.
Presumably, he passed the exam with his good grades.
Vraisemblablement, il a réussi l'examen avec ses bonnes notes.

Etymology

Derived from 'vraisemblable' with the suffix '-ment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

presumably true
That which is very likely and credible.
vraisemblablement vrai
presumably false
That which is highly likely to be incorrect.
vraisemblablement faux
at first glance presumably
That which appears to be true upon initial analysis.
à première vue vraisemblablement

Related Words

likely
Which can be considered true, plausible.
vraisemblable
likelihood
The character of what appears to be true or probable.
vraisemblance
probability
The possibility that an event will occur.
probabilité

Slang Meanings

It's as certain as can be
Presumably, he won't come, it's as certain as can be.
Vraisemblablement, il ne viendra pas, c'est certain comme bonjour.
No doubt about it
Presumably, she is talented, no doubt about it.
Vraisemblablement, elle est talentueuse, pas de doute là-dessus.