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prophesy

/ˈprɒf.ə.saɪ/

/ˈprɑː.fə.saɪ/

Translations

prophesyverb

prophesied

Past Simple

prophesied

Past Participle

prophesying

Gerund

/ˈprɒf.ə.saɪ/

/ˈprɑː.fə.saɪ/

prophétiser

The oracle claimed she could prophesy the outcome of the battle.

L’oracle affirmait qu’elle pouvait prophétiser l’issue de la bataille.

Additional translations

présagerEmploi figuré pour l’idée de faire pressentir un événement futur.

prédireSens général, moins marqué religieusement.

Synonyms

prophesynoun

prophesies

/ˈprɒf.ɪ.saɪ/

/ˈprɑː.fə.saɪ/

Rare/archaic noun meaning ‘prophecy’; largely supplanted by the spelling ‘prophecy’.

prophétieSens littéraire ou ancien.

The ancient chronicle records a mysterious prophesy concerning the fall of the king.

La chronique ancienne rapporte une mystérieuse prophétie concernant la chute du roi.

Additional translations

prédictionSens plus général, moins littéraire que prophétie.

Synonyms

Definitions

prophesyverb

To predict or foretell a future event.

The oracle claimed she could prophesy the outcome of the battle.

To speak as a prophet; to deliver a message or warning from a divine source.

He began to prophesy to the crowd, warning them of the impending storm.

To serve as a sign or portent of a future event; to foreshadow.

The early frost seemed to prophesy a harsh winter ahead.

prophesynoun

An act or instance of prophesying; a prophecy (archaic).

The ancient chronicle records a mysterious prophesy concerning the fall of the king.