prévu

Prévu is a French word that functions as the past participle of the verb "prévoir," meaning "to foresee," "to plan," or "to schedule." As an adjective, it translates to "scheduled," "planned," "foreseen," or "expected" in English. The term is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate that something has been previously arranged or anticipated.

Grammatically, prévu must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For masculine singular nouns, it remains "prévu"; for feminine singular, it becomes "prévue"; for masculine plural, "prévus"; and for feminine plural, "prévues."

In everyday usage, prévu appears in various contexts such as schedules, plans, and expectations. For example, "Le rendez-vous est prévu pour demain" means "The appointment is scheduled for tomorrow." Similarly, "Tout était prévu à l'avance" translates to "Everything was planned in advance."

Related terms include "prévision" (forecast), "prévisible" (foreseeable), and "imprévu" (unexpected), which serves as an antonym. The word is frequently encountered in professional settings, travel arrangements, and event planning, reflecting its utility in organizing and anticipating future events.