augury

• Nom désignant un présage, un signe ou un indice d'événements futurs, souvent tiré de l'interprétation de phénomènes naturels ou de rituels dans les temps anciens.

A noun referring to an omen, portent, or sign of future events, often derived from interpreting natural phenomena or rituals in ancient times.

1. Omen or signC1formal

   A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.

   Augure (présage)

   • The black cat crossing the path was considered a bad augury.
   • The ancient Romans believed the flight of birds was an augury of future events.
   • The sudden storm was seen as an augury of the difficult times ahead.

   Synonymesforewarningharbingeromenportentpremonitionpresageprognosticsign

2. C1formal

   A prediction or prophecy based on signs or omens.

   Prédiction ou prophétie (par des signes ou présages)

   • The priest's augury foretold a great harvest.
   • Her augury of success proved to be accurate.
   • The augury of the oracle was interpreted by the king.

   Synonymesdivinationforetellingpredictionprognosticationprophecysoothsayingvaticination