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possibly

/ˈpɒsɪbli/ /ˈpɑsəbli/

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adverb

Peut-être, possiblement

(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

Examples :

"My sister might be late for work; she possibly got caught in traffic. "

Ma sœur pourrait être en retard au travail ; elle est possiblement coincée dans les embouteillages.

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adverb

Possiblement, peut-être

(modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.

Examples :

"My teacher possibly will give us an extra day to finish the project. "

Mon professeur nous donnera possiblement un jour de plus pour finir le projet.

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