Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Vraisemblance (en. Likelihood)

    /vʁɛ.zɑ̃.blɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of that which is plausible.
    The plausibility of his story was fascinating.
    La vraisemblance de son histoire était fascinante.
    Appearance of truth or reality.
    This painting has an astonishing plausibility.
    Cette peinture a une vraisemblance étonnante.
    Risk of being mistaken about reality.
    There is a likelihood that it is a mistake.
    Il y a une vraisemblance que ce soit une erreur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'verisimilitudinem', which means 'vraisemblance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    At first glance, it seems true.
    This means that on the surface, something seems true, but it may not be deep down.
    À première vue, cela a l'air vrai.
    It has an appearance of plausibility.
    This indicates that something seems probable or logical.
    Il a une apparence de vraisemblance.

    Related Words

    plausible
    That can be considered true or probable.
    vraisemblable
    plausibly
    In a way that seems true or probable.
    vraisemblablement

    Slang Meanings

    It seems plausible.
    His explanation has good plausibility.
    Son explication a une bonne vraisemblance.
    It could work.
    With a bit of luck, the likelihood is on our side.
    Avec un peu de chance, la vraisemblance est de notre côté.