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probablement

English translation of probablement

probably

In French, 'probablement' is used similarly to how 'probably' is used in English. It's used to say that something is likely to happen or be true, but you are not certain. It's an adverb and is generally used before a verb, such as 'Je vais probablement partir demain', which translates to 'I will probably leave tomorrow'.


Example sentences using: probablement

Il va probablement pleuvoir demain.

English translation of Il va probablement pleuvoir demain.

It is probably going to rain tomorrow.

This is a simple sentence indicating uncertainty about future weather conditions. The word 'probablement' is used to express the likelihood that it will rain the next day.

Je vais probablement manger du sushi ce soir.

English translation of Je vais probablement manger du sushi ce soir.

I am probably going to eat sushi tonight.

In this sentence, the word 'probablement' is used to suggest a strong possibility or likelihood of a future personal action, in this case, eating sushi.

Tu as probablement raison.

English translation of Tu as probablement raison.

You are probably right.

This statement uses 'probablement' to indicate there's a high likelihood that the person being spoken to is correct. It's a common phrase when someone concurs with another person's opinion or viewpoint, but isn't entirely sure.

Il est probablement en retard à cause du trafic.

English translation of Il est probablement en retard à cause du trafic.

He is probably late because of the traffic.

Here 'probablement' is used to speculate the probable cause of someone's tardiness. It explains a situation where someone is making an assumption about another's situation based on common scenarios.

Elle est probablement la meilleure danseuse de l'équipe.

English translation of Elle est probablement la meilleure danseuse de l'équipe.

She is probably the best dancer in the team.

The word 'probablement' is used to express a high likelihood of a fact, though it's not confirmed. Here, the speaker believes the girl is the best dancer in the team but isn't entirely sure.

Ils vont probablement regarder un film ce week-end.

English translation of Ils vont probablement regarder un film ce week-end.

They will probably watch a movie this weekend.

In this sentence, 'probablement' is used to assume about what 'they' are likely to do in the weekend. It indicates a strong possibility of future action.

Probablement, nous allons arriver tôt.

English translation of Probablement, nous allons arriver tôt.

Probably, we are going to arrive early.

'Probablement' is used here to indicate a good possibility of arriving early. The word is at the very beginning of the sentence to emphasize the uncertainty.

C'est probablement la meilleure solution.

English translation of C'est probablement la meilleure solution.

That's probably the best solution.

In this statement, 'probablement' is used to express likelihood or suggestion. It implies the speaker thinks that 'that' is the best solution, yet there's some room for doubt.

Elle a probablement oublié notre rendez-vous.

English translation of Elle a probablement oublié notre rendez-vous.

She probably forgot our appointment.

Here, 'probablement' is used to speculate a situation. The speaker guesses the likely reason why 'she' didn't show up as she might have forgotten about the appointment.

Il se sent probablement mal à l'aise dans une grande foule.

English translation of Il se sent probablement mal à l'aise dans une grande foule.

He probably feels uncomfortable in large crowds.

'Probablement' is used to make an educated guess here. The speaker suspects that 'he' isn't comfortable in large crowds, but it isn't confirmed.

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