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soothsayer

/ˈsuːθseɪə/

/ˈsuːθseɪɚ/

Translations

soothsayernoun

soothsayers

/ˈsuːθseɪə/

/ˈsuːθseɪɚ/

devinSens principal : personne censée prédire l’avenir ou lire le destin.

The villagers consulted the soothsayer to learn about their fortunes for the coming year.

Les villageois ont consulté le devin pour connaître leur avenir pour l'année à venir.

Additional translations

voyantEmploi proche, plus courant dans certains contextes.

prophèteAu sens figuré, pour une personne qui prétend prévoir les tendances ou l'avenir par intuition ou analyse.

Synonyms

Definitions

soothsayernoun

A person who is believed to have the ability to predict the future or foretell events.

The villagers consulted the soothsayer to learn about their fortunes for the coming year.

A person, often used figuratively, who predicts future events or trends through insight, analysis, or intuition rather than claimed supernatural powers.

Economic soothsayers are warning of a possible recession next year.