probable

• Qui a de fortes chances de se produire ou d'être vrai, sans être certain.

Likely to happen or be the case.

1. Likely to happenB1formal

   Something that is likely to occur or be true, but not certain.

   Probable (qui peut arriver)

   • It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.
   • The probable outcome of the election is still uncertain.
   • She is the probable winner of the competition.

   Synonymesapparentexpectedlikelyodds-onostensibleplausiblepossiblepresumablereasonableseeming

   Antonymesdoubtfulimprobableunlikely

2. B2formal

   Based on evidence or logic, something that can be reasonably expected.

   probable (raisonnablement attendu)

   • The probable cause of the accident was driver error.
   • A probable explanation for the delay is traffic.
   • The doctor gave a probable diagnosis based on the symptoms.

   Synonymesanticipatedcredibleexpectedlikelyplausiblereasonable

   Antonymesdoubtfulimprobableuncertainunlikely

• Nom désignant ce qui est susceptible de se produire ou d'être vrai, souvent utilisé dans un contexte statistique ou logique.

A noun referring to something that is likely to happen or be the case, often used in statistical or logical contexts.

indénombrable

1. Likely candidate or outcomeB2formal

   A person or thing that is likely to be chosen or to happen.

   Personne ou chose probable

   • She is a probable for the lead role in the play.
   • The team's win is a probable given their current form.
   • He is considered a probable for the promotion.

   Synonymescontenderfavorite