How to Say "Probably" in French

probablement

/pʁɔ.ba.blə.mɑ̃/

The English phrase 'probably' is translated into French as probablement.

probablement is used to say that something is likely to happen or be true.

How does it change in a sentence?

In a simple tense, the adverb probablement is placed after the conjugated verb.

The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /pʁɔ.ba.blə.mɑ̃/.

If you want to sound like a native speaker instead of using probablement, you might use the phrase sans doute, which literally translates to 'without doubt' but is commonly used to mean 'probably'.
In casual spoken French, people often replace probablement with the phrase ça se trouve, which literally translates to 'that finds itself'.
The suffix '-ment' in probablement is the French equivalent of the English '-ly', but it is derived from the Latin '-mente', meaning 'with a mind'.

Il a probablement tort.
He's probably wrong.
This sentence shows how to use probablement to indicate someone is likely wrong.
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Tu as probablement tort.
You are probably wrong.
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Tu as probablement soif.
You're probably thirsty.
This sentence shows how to use probablement to indicate someone is likely thirsty.
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Il va probablement pleuvoir aujourd'hui.
It will probably rain today.
Il sera sans doute en retard à la réunion.
He will probably be late to the meeting.
Il est probable qu'elle viendra demain.
She will probably come tomorrow.
Je vais peut-être aller au cinéma demain soir.
I'm probably going to the movies tomorrow night.
Il se peut qu'il ait oublié son porte-monnaie.
He probably forgot his wallet.
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