probablement

probably

adverb proh-bahb-luh-MAHN Less Common

Usage Note

Probablement is the standard adverb for 'probably' and expresses likelihood rather than certainty. It overlaps with sans doute, which despite looking like 'without doubt' also means 'probably'; full certainty is sans aucun doute ('without any doubt'). With simple tenses it usually follows the verb, and in compound tenses it sits between the auxiliary and the past participle.

Examples

"Il viendra probablement demain."

Natural Translation

He will probably come tomorrow.

Literal Translation

He will-come probably tomorrow

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