foregone

• Qualifie ce qui est déjà arrivé ou qui arrivera inévitablement ; souvent utilisé dans l'expression 'conclusion courue d'avance'.

Describes something that has already happened or is certain to happen; often used in the phrase 'foregone conclusion'.

1. Predetermined or inevitableC1formal

   Something that is already decided or certain to happen.

   inévitable, acquis d'avance

   • The outcome of the match was a foregone conclusion.
   • His promotion was a foregone decision after his excellent performance.
   • It was a foregone result that the bill would pass.

   Synonymesassuredcertaindestinedfatedfixedinescapableinevitablepredeterminedunavoidable

   Antonymescontingentdoubtfuluncertainundeterminedunpredictable

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de décider de ne pas avoir ou de ne pas faire quelque chose, surtout quelque chose d'agréable, ou d'aller devant dans le temps ou l'espace.

A verb used to indicate the act of deciding not to have or do something, especially something enjoyable, or to go before in time or place.

verbe irrégulier

1. To go beforeC1formal

   To precede in time, place, or order.

   précéder

   • The introduction will forego the main presentation.
   • A period of calm often foregoes a storm.
   • The events that forego the ceremony are carefully planned.

   Synonymesantecedeantedatecome beforeprecedepredate

   Antonymesfollowsucceed

2. To do withoutC1formal

   To abstain from or give up something, often voluntarily.

   se passer de

   • She decided to forego dessert to stay healthy.
   • He will forego his vacation to finish the project.
   • They agreed to forego their bonuses for the company's benefit.

   Synonymesabstaindispense witheschewgive uprelinquishrenouncesacrificewaive

   Antonymesacceptenjoyindulgekeepretaintake