Provisionnelle

Provisionnelle is the feminine form of the French adjective provisionnel. It designates something that is provisional or temporary, i.e., not final and subject to change or replacement. The term is used in formal or technical contexts to describe arrangements, measures, or allocations that are put in place as a temporary solution pending a final decision or assessment.

Common applications include law, where mesures provisionnelles are temporary orders or injunctions issued by a court; in finance and administration, it can describe provisional allocations, entries, or reserves that are not yet final or approved. The term also appears in project planning and budgeting contexts to indicate items that are contingent or awaiting confirmation, rather than permanent fixtures.

In terms of language use, the masculine form is provisionnel and the feminine form is provisionnelle. The term is related to provisoire in conveying temporariness, but provisionnel is often preferred in technical, legal, or financial contexts to emphasize a provision or allocation that remains provisional until further notice or final authorization.