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English - French
Perhaps
pərˈ(h)æps
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
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. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
peut-être, peut-être que, il se peut que, sans doute
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.
Perhaps's synonyms
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.
Perhaps expressions, common phrases
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'.
Perhaps everyday (slang) expressions
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 - Examples
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 grammar
Perhaps - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: perhaps
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): perhaps
Syllables, Separation and Stress
perhaps Contains 2 syllables: per • haps
Phonetic transcription: pər-ˈhaps
per haps , pər ˈhaps (The red syllable is stressed)
Perhaps - Importance and usage frequency
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).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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