providential

• Décrit un événement ou une circonstance qui se produit au moment le plus favorable, comme s'il était dû à une intervention divine ou à une chance extraordinaire.

Describes an event or circumstance that happens at a favorable time, as if by divine intervention or luck.

1. Fortunate or timelyC1formal

   Happening at a favorable time; as if by divine intervention or luck.

   providentiel / opportun

   • It was providential that she found her lost wallet just before the flight.
   • The arrival of the rescue team was providential.
   • His providential escape from the accident amazed everyone.

   Synonymesauspiciousfelicitousfortunateluckyopportunepropitiousserendipitoustimely

   Antonymesinauspiciousunfortunateunluckyuntimely

2. Relating to divine guidanceC2formal

   Characteristic of or relating to divine providence or care.

   relevant à la providence divine

   • The providential nature of the event was discussed in the sermon.
   • Many believe that providential forces shape human history.
   • The providential timing of the rain saved the crops.

   Synonymesdivinegodly

   Antonymesaccidentalchancecoincidentalfortuitousrandom

3. Resulting from divine interventionC2formal

   Occurring as a result of divine providence or a higher power.

   relevant de la providence divine

   • The providential healing of the patient was considered a miracle.
   • They saw the providential signs in their journey.
   • The providential outcome of the battle was celebrated.

   Synonymesdivineheaven-sentmiraculoussupernatural

   Antonymesaccidentalcoincidentalfortuitous