prévu
The English word "scheduled" is translated into French as prévu.
prévu is used to describe something that is planned or according to a schedule. While it translates well to "scheduled", in many general contexts it more commonly carries the meaning of "foreseen" or "expected". You can also use the verbs planifier (to plan) or organiser (to organize) to express the idea of scheduling something.
Meaning: planned, according to schedule (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec French, the term programmé can be used to convey the meaning of "scheduled".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, prévu must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use prévue for feminine singular, prévus for masculine plural and prévues for feminine plural. Additionally, in structures such as Il a prévu de…, the word acts as a past participle to express a specific plan or intention.
Did you know?
- While prévu means 'scheduled', the French language uses the word imprévu as a noun to describe a sudden, unexpected event or a 'monkey wrench' in the plans.
- In Quebec, the use of programmé for 'scheduled' reflects a stronger influence from English technical terminology than in mainland France.
- The phrase comme prévu is the standard way to say 'as scheduled' or 'as expected' and is used frequently in French business emails to confirm milestones.
Examples in context
- Le départ est prévu pour ce soir.Departure is scheduled for tonight.This sentence shows how to use prévu to indicate a scheduled departure time.Tatoeba #1507837 by martin9, translation #11201640 by Lebensfreude
- Je n'ai rien de prévu aujourd'hui.I have nothing scheduled for today.This sentence demonstrates using prévu to express having no scheduled plans.Tatoeba #10767717 by lbdx, translation #10529668 by CK
- Il a prévu de monter à Tokyo demain.He is scheduled to come up to Tokyo tomorrow.This sentence shows how prévu acts as a past participle to express an intention or plan.Tatoeba #133420 by Aiji, translation #304112 by CK
- La réunion est prévue à 15 heures.The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m.
- La conférence est prévue pour le mois prochain.The conference is scheduled for next month.
- Les rendez-vous sont prévus à différentes heures.The appointments are scheduled for different times.
- La date de la réunion est fixée au 10 mai.The date of the meeting is scheduled for May 10th.
- Le dîner est au programme ce soir.Dinner is on the schedule tonight.
- La visite est prévue à 14 heures.The visit is scheduled for 2 p.m.
- Le vol est planifié pour demain.The flight is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are discussing their meeting time.
- NathanEst-ce que le rendez-vous est toujours prévu ?Is the appointment still scheduled?
- EmmaOui, c'est prévu pour quatorze heures.Yes, it is scheduled for 2 p.m.
- NathanParfait, je serai là à l'heure.Perfect, I will be there on time.
- EmmaD'accord, à tout à l'heure Nathan.Okay, see you soon Nathan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
