prévoyons

Prévoyons is the 1st person plural present indicative form of the French verb prévoir, meaning "we foresee" or "we anticipate." In addition to its plain grammatical use, the form can appear in exhortative or slogan-like constructions as an outward call to collective action, often rendered in English as "let us foresee" or "let us plan ahead" depending on context. While common in everyday speech is the simple "nous prévoyons ..." describing ongoing foresight, the capitalized or stylized use of "Prévoyons" can function as a motto or heading in policy papers, campaigns, or philosophical writing.

Etymology and grammar: prévoir derives from Latin praevidere (prae- before + videre to see). The verb belongs to the regular -ir group in terms of conjugation, and "nous prévoyons" reflects the standard present tense ending for -re verbs in the 1st person plural. The form should not be confused with the noun prévoyance (foresight, provision, or insurance) or with other conjugations such as "je prévois" (I foresee) or "ils prévoient" (they foresee).

Usage notes: In contemporary French, "prévoyons" is most commonly encountered in written or formal contexts when the author intends to urge collective planning, risk assessment, or long‑term strategy. It can appear in titles, slogans, manifestos, or rhetorical openings. In ordinary conversation, speakers typically use "nous prévoyons" to state a current expectation rather than to issue a call to action.

See also: prévoir; prévoyance; forecast/foresight in French contexts; related conjugations in the present tense.