l'
avniʁ
Translation
future
Word origin
From the phrase à venir ('to come'), built on the verb venir, from Latin venire ('to come'); the future is literally 'what is to come'. The related advenire gives English advent and adventure.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- venire
- English cognates
- advent, adventure, venue
Grammar
Examples
L' .
The future will tell us.
.
You need to think about your future.
Cette .
This technology has a bright future.
l', au .
In future, be more careful when driving.
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Young people are worried about their professional future.
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