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foresight in French

foresight in French is prévoyance, clairvoyance, prescience — foresight means the ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.

foresight in French

prévoyance
noun
The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
clairvoyance
noun
The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
prescience
noun
The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.

What does "foresight" mean?

  1. noun The ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.
    "Buying insurance early showed real foresight on her part."
  2. noun The front sight on a gun, used for aiming.
    "He lined up the foresight with the target before firing."
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foresight in a sentence

  • Buying insurance early showed real foresight on her part.
  • With more foresight, the company could have avoided the shortage.
  • He lined up the foresight with the target before firing.

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What is "foresight" in French?

"foresight" in French is prévoyance, clairvoyance, prescience. foresight means: The ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.

How do you use "foresight" in a sentence?

Example: "Buying insurance early showed real foresight on her part." In French, "foresight" is prévoyance, clairvoyance, prescience.

Are there other ways to say "foresight" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "foresight": prévoyance, clairvoyance, prescience.

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