foretelling

• Nom désignant une affirmation ou une prédiction concernant l'avenir, ou l'acte ou l'art de la prophétie, souvent par des moyens surnaturels.

A noun referring to a statement or prediction about the future, or the act or art of prophesying, often through supernatural means.

1. Prediction or prophecyB2formal

   A statement or declaration about what will happen in the future.

   Prédiction ou prophétie

   • Her foretelling of the economic downturn proved accurate.
   • Ancient texts contain many foretellings of natural disasters.
   • The foretelling of his victory was met with skepticism.

   Synonymesaugurydivinationforecastpredictionprognosticationprophecysoothsayingvaticination

   Antonymeshistoryrecollectionretrospection

2. Art of prophecyC1formal

   The practice or ability to predict future events, often through supernatural or mystical means.

   Art de la prophétie

   • The oracle was known for her skill in foretelling.
   • Many cultures have traditions of foretelling through dreams.
   • He dismissed her claims as mere foretelling without evidence.

   Synonymesaugurydivinationprognosticationprophecysoothsayingvaticination

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prédire ou de prophétiser un événement ou une issue future.

A verb used to indicate the act of predicting or prophesying a future event or outcome.

verbe irrégulier

1. Predict the futureC1formal

   To say what will happen in the future, often based on prophecy or supernatural insight.

   prédire l'avenir

   • The oracle foretold the fall of the kingdom.
   • Ancient texts foretell a great flood.
   • No one can foretell the outcome of the election with certainty.

   Synonymesaugurdivineforecastforeseepredictpresageprognosticateprophesy