possibility

• Nom désignant un événement, un résultat ou une situation potentiels qui peuvent se produire ou s'avérer vrais, ou bien ne pas se produire.

A noun referring to a potential event, outcome, or situation that may or may not occur or be true.

1. Chance or likelihoodA2formal

   The state or fact of being possible; a chance that something may happen or be the case.

   Possibilité, chance

   • There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
   • The possibility of success motivated the team.
   • We cannot ignore the possibility of a delay.

   Synonymeschancehazardhopelikelihoodprobabilityprospectrisk

   Antonymescertaintyimpossibility

2. Potential optionB1formal

   Something that may be chosen or done; an option or alternative.

   Possibilité, option

   • We are exploring all possibilities for the new project.
   • Moving abroad is one possibility we are considering.
   • The committee discussed several possibilities for the event.

   Synonymesalternativeavenuechoicecourseopportunityoptionrecourseroute

   Antonymescertaintyimpossibilitynecessity