Usage Note
Prévisible is an invariable adjective — the same form for masculine and feminine. It derives from prévoir (to foresee) and contrasts with imprévisible (unpredictable). In everyday speech it can carry a mildly pejorative tone, implying someone or something is unexcitingly easy to read.
Examples
"Sa réaction était totalement prévisible."
Natural Translation
His reaction was completely predictable.
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