Perhaps meanings in French

peut-être

Example:

Perhaps we should leave early.

Peut-être devrions-nous partir tôt.

I will perhaps go to the party later.

Je vais peut-être aller à la fête plus tard.

Usage: informalContext: Used to express uncertainty or possibility in everyday conversation.

Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written French. It indicates a level of doubt or possibility.

peut-être que

Example:

Perhaps that is true.

Peut-être que c'est vrai.

Perhaps he will come to the meeting.

Peut-être qu'il viendra à la réunion.

Usage: informalContext: Used to introduce a statement that is uncertain or speculative.

Note: This phrase is often followed by a clause and is common in conversational French.

il se peut que

Example:

Perhaps it is going to rain today.

Il se peut qu'il pleuve aujourd'hui.

Perhaps she is already at work.

Il se peut qu'elle soit déjà au travail.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to express a possibility in both spoken and written contexts.

Note: This phrase is often used in more formal situations or when discussing possibilities.

sans doute

Example:

Perhaps he is right, without a doubt.

Peut-être qu'il a raison, sans doute.

Perhaps, without doubt, it is the best choice.

Peut-être, sans doute, c'est le meilleur choix.

Usage: informalContext: Used when expressing a possibility while also implying confidence in that possibility.

Note: This phrase implies a stronger belief in the possibility stated.

potentially

Potentially means that something is capable of happening or being true.

Example: There is potentially a solution to this problem.

Note: Potentially implies a higher degree of likelihood compared to perhaps.

Maybe

Used to express uncertainty or possibility.

Example: Maybe we should go to the movies tonight.

Note: Synonymous with 'perhaps'; often used interchangeably.

Possibly

Indicating something is within the realm of possibility.

Example: It's possibly going to rain later.

Note: Slightly more formal than 'perhaps' and conveys a stronger sense of likelihood.

Could be

Suggesting a potential outcome or course of action.

Example: It could be a good idea to start early tomorrow.

Note: More specific in proposing a potential situation or action.

It may be the case

Indicating a possibility or likelihood of a situation.

Example: It may be the case that she forgot to call.

Note: Formal and often used in more complex or nuanced situations.

In all likelihood

Expressing a high probability or strong possibility.

Example: In all likelihood, they won't arrive on time.

Note: Conveys a greater sense of certainty compared to 'perhaps'.

Conceivably

Suggesting a situation that is possible to imagine or consider.

Example: Conceivably, we could finish the project by next week.

Note: Emphasizes the idea of something being conceivable or imaginable.

It's possible

Acknowledging the potential for something to occur.

Example: It's possible that he already knows about the plan.

Note: Directly states the likelihood of a situation without much uncertainty.

Likely

Expressing a high probability or strong expectation.

Example: It's likely that they will choose the red option.

Note: More confident in predicting an outcome compared to 'perhaps'.

Maybe so

It is a casual way of expressing uncertainty or agreement. It is often used in a non-committal manner.

Example: I think we should go to the park today. Maybe so.

Note: It is more informal than 'perhaps' and tends to be used in a more colloquial setting.

Might as well

This phrase implies that since there are no strong reasons not to do something, one might as well go ahead and do it.

Example: Shall we see a movie tonight? Might as well.

Note: It is more assertive and decisive than 'perhaps'.

I guess

This expresses uncertainty or likelihood without a strong commitment.

Example: Should we grab dinner at that new place? I guess so.

Note: It is less definitive and more casual than 'perhaps'.

Possibly so

This indicates a chance or likelihood of something happening, without a strong statement of certainty.

Example: Do you think she will come? Possibly so.

Note: It carries a similar meaning to 'perhaps', but is slightly more informal and less commonly used.

Seems like it

This suggests a high probability or likelihood of something being true or happening.

Example: Are we meeting at 3 pm? Seems like it.

Note: It is more indicative of confidence compared to 'perhaps'.

Chances are

This implies that there is a probability or likelihood of something happening.

Example: Will they win the match? Chances are.

Note: It is more definitive than 'perhaps' and indicates a higher level of likelihood.

It could go either way

This suggests that the outcome or decision is uncertain and could have different results.

Example: Do you think he'll like the gift? It could go either way.

Note: It emphasizes the uncertainty more strongly than 'perhaps' does.

Perhaps we should wait a little longer before making a decision.

Peut-être devrions-nous attendre un peu plus longtemps avant de prendre une décision.

She will perhaps come to the party, but she hasn't decided yet.

Elle viendra peut-être à la fête, mais elle n'a pas encore décidé.

Perhaps it would be better to take a different route.

Peut-être serait-il mieux de prendre un itinéraire différent.

Perhaps - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: perhaps

Conjugations

Adverb (Adverb): perhaps

Syllabification and Stress

perhaps Contains 2 syllables: per • haps

Phonetic transcription: pər-ˈhaps

per haps , pər ˈhaps (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

perhaps: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).

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