What does possibilité in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word possibilité in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use possibilité in French.

The word possibilité in French means possibility, option, possibility, be in a position to do, have the opportunity to do, rule out a possibility. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word possibilité

possibility

nom féminin (moyen à disposition)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a toujours la possibilité d'y aller par le train.
There is always the possibility of going by train.

option

nom féminin (façon, manière)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet outil présente plusieurs possibilités d'utilisation.
This tool presents several options for use.

possibility

nom féminin (éventualité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a toujours la possibilité de revoir les clauses du contrat.
There is always the possibility of revisiting the clauses of the contract.

be in a position to do

locution verbale (avoir les moyens de faire)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Heureusement pour Pierre, ses parents ont la possibilité de l'aider dans sa nouvelle installation.

have the opportunity to do

locution verbale (avoir l'occasion de faire)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Marie a eu la possibilité de travailler quelques mois dans l'aide humanitaire.

rule out a possibility

locution verbale (écarter une hypothèse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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