Example: Il n'est pas exclu que nous devions revoir nos plans demain.
Definition
"Il n'est pas exclu que" is a French expression used to indicate that something is possible or cannot be ruled out. It suggests that there is a chance or likelihood of an event or situation occurring, often implying uncertainty or openness to future developments.
Translations
It is not impossible that
No se descarta que
Het is niet uitgesloten dat
No es descarta que
Es ist nicht ausgeschlossen, dass
Etymology
The expression "Il n'est pas exclu que" literally means 'It is not excluded that' in French. It combines the negation 'n'est pas' with 'exclu,' the past participle of 'exclure' meaning 'to exclude.' This phrase evolved to express the notion that something is not impossible or excluded from consideration, commonly used in formal or cautious statements.
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It is not impossible that