Example: Comme prévu, la réunion commence à dix heures.
Definition
"Comme prévu" is a French expression meaning 'as planned' or 'as expected'. It is used to indicate that an event or action occurs according to prior arrangements or predictions, for example, 'Comme prévu, the meeting starts at ten o'clock.'
Translations
As planned
Como estaba previsto
Zoals gepland
Tal com estava previst
Wie geplant
Etymology
The phrase "Comme prévu" comes from the French words 'comme' meaning 'as' and 'prévu', the past participle of 'prévoir', meaning 'to foresee' or 'to plan'. Together, they literally translate to 'as foreseen'. Did you know? This expression neatly captures the idea of something happening exactly as anticipated.
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