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prophétie

prophecy

noun proh-fay-SEE Rare

Origin: Greek prophēteia

Usage Note

Prophétie refers to a divine or inspired prediction, as in religious or literary contexts. The related verb is prophétiser (to prophesy) and the agent noun is prophète/prophétesse. Note the accent: the accent on the final -ie keeps the 'ee' sound distinct.

Examples

"La prophétie s'est réalisée."

Natural Translation

The prophecy came true.

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