Probablement
Example: Il viendra probablement à la réunion cet après-midi.
Definition
"Probablement" is an adverb used to express that something is likely or expected to happen, but without complete certainty. For example, in the sentence "Il viendra probablement à la réunion cet après-midi," it indicates that he is expected to come to the meeting this afternoon.
Etymology
The word "probablement" comes from the Latin root "probabilis," meaning 'provable' or 'likely.' It entered French through the combination of "probable" with the adverbial suffix "-ment," which turns adjectives into adverbs. Did you know? The root relates to the verb 'probe,' suggesting something that can be tested or judged likely.
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"Probablement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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