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prospect

UK
/ˈprɒspɛkt/
US
/ˈprɑːspɛkt/

Translations

prospectnoun
prospects
pl
UK
/ˈprɒspɛkt/
US
/ˈprɑːspɛkt/
prospectCommerce, marketing.
The sales team identified several prospects.
L'équipe commerciale a identifié plusieurs prospects.
The prospect of rain made us cancel the picnic.
La perspective de pluie nous a fait annuler le pique-nique.
The prospect from the hilltop was breathtaking, with mountains stretching into the distance.
La vue depuis le sommet de la colline était à couper le souffle, avec des montagnes s'étirant au loin.
Additional translations
espoirSurtout en sport, pour une personne prometteuse.
possibilitéSelon le contexte, plus neutre que « perspective ».
Synonyms
potential
outlook
promise
possibility
likelihood
chance
expectation
prospectverb
prospected
Past Simple
prospected
Past Participle
prospecting
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɒspekt/
US
/ˈprɑːspekt/
prospecterProspection minière.
The company decided to prospect for gold in the remote mountains.
L'entreprise a décidé de prospecter à la recherche d'or dans les montagnes reculées.
Additional translations
prospecterCommerce, développement commercial.
Synonyms
investigate
anticipate
consider
examine
explore
search
prospectadjective
UK
/ˈprɒs.pɛkt/
US
/ˈprɑː.spɛkt/
Used attributively before nouns to denote potential clients, opportunities, etc. (e.g., "prospect list").
potentielCommerce, marketing; souvent rendu par une tournure avec « potentiel ».
The sales team compiled a prospect list before launching the campaign.
L'équipe commerciale a établi une liste de clients potentiels avant de lancer la campagne.

Definitions

prospectnoun
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
The prospect of rain made us cancel the picnic.
A person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, or candidate.
The young athlete is considered a top prospect for the national team.
A view or scene, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
The prospect from the hilltop was breathtaking, with mountains stretching into the distance.
prospectverb
To search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation.
The company decided to prospect for gold in the remote mountains.
To explore an area for potential opportunities or resources.
The team will prospect the new market to identify potential clients.
prospectadjective
Relating to or denoting potential customers, opportunities, or targets.
The sales team compiled a prospect list before launching the campaign.
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