B2 adjective Neutre

prospect

/ˈprɒspekt/

The possibility or likelihood of a future event occurring, or a mental picture of something expected. It can also refer to a person or entity regarded as a potential customer or candidate.

Exemples

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1

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

2

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

3

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

Famille de mots

Nom
prospect
Verb
prospect
Adverbe
prospectively
Adjectif
prospective
Apparenté
prospection
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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'pro' (forward) + 'spect' (to look). You are looking forward into the future to see what might happen.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of finding a solution to the problem within a week is very low.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : prospect

Exemples

1

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

everyday

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

2

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

formal

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

3

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

informal

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

4

Recent studies explore the prospect of colonizing Mars within the next century.

academic

Recent studies explore the prospect of colonizing Mars within the next century.

5

Our sales team is busy qualifying every new prospect that enters our database.

business

Our sales team is busy qualifying every new prospect that enters our database.

Famille de mots

Nom
prospect
Verb
prospect
Adverbe
prospectively
Adjectif
prospective
Apparenté
prospection

Collocations courantes

bleak prospect a future with little hope
job prospects chances for career advancement
exciting prospect a thrilling future possibility
daunting prospect an intimidating future task
prospect of success the likelihood of succeeding

Phrases Courantes

in prospect

likely to happen soon

prospect for something

to search for something, like gold or clients

bright prospects

a very positive future outlook

Souvent confondu avec

prospect vs perspective

Perspective refers to a point of view or a way of looking at things, whereas prospect refers to a future possibility.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'prospect' when discussing future possibilities or potential clients. When describing something that is expected to happen in the future, the adjective form 'prospective' is often used instead.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'perspective' when they mean 'prospect' (e.g., saying 'job perspective' instead of 'job prospect').

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Astuce mémo

Break it down: 'pro' (forward) + 'spect' (to look). You are looking forward into the future to see what might happen.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'a view or lookout', from 'prospicere' (to look forward).

Modèles grammaticaux

followed by the preposition 'of' + noun or gerund can be used as a countable noun (e.g., many prospects) often used in plural 'prospects' to describe general future success

Quiz rapide

The ______ of finding a solution to the problem within a week is very low.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : prospect

Mots lis

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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