Anticiper
Example: Il faut anticiper les problèmes avant qu'ils n'arrivent.
Definition
"Anticiper" means to expect or predict something in advance and take action accordingly. It involves foreseeing potential events or problems and preparing for them before they actually occur, as in anticipating issues before they arise.
Etymology
The French word "anticiper" comes from the Latin 'anticipare,' which means 'to take before.' It combines 'ante,' meaning 'before,' and 'capere,' meaning 'to take.' Did you know? This word originally carried the idea of doing something ahead of time, a concept still central to its use today.
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"Anticiper" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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