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probable

probable

adjective pro-BABL Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

likely

Usage Note

Probable is used in formal and written registers; the adverb probablement ('probably') is far more common in everyday speech. The phrase il est probable que takes the indicative, not the subjunctive, which trips up learners.

Examples

"Un accord probable semble se dessiner."

Natural Translation

A probable agreement seems to be taking shape.

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