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How do you say probably in French?

There are a few ways to say "probably" in French, depending on the context and level of certainty:

Formal:

* Probablement: This is the most common and neutral way to say "probably."

* Vraisemblablement: This is a bit more formal and implies a higher degree of certainty.

Informal:

* Sûrement: This translates to "surely" but can also be used to mean "probably."

* Peut-être: This literally means "maybe" but is often used to express a hesitant "probably."

* Je pense que oui: This means "I think so," and implies a high level of certainty.

Other options:

* Il y a des chances que...: This means "There is a chance that..."

* Il est possible que...: This means "It is possible that..."

Here are some examples:

* Probablement, il va pleuvoir demain. (Probably, it will rain tomorrow.)

* Vraisemblablement, il a déjà quitté le pays. (He has probably already left the country.)

* Sûrement, elle est déjà arrivée. (She has probably already arrived.)

* Peut-être, il va venir. (Maybe, he will come.)

* Je pense que oui, elle va accepter. (I think so, she will accept.)

* Il y a des chances qu'elle soit malade. (There is a chance that she is sick.)

* Il est possible qu'il ait oublié. (It is possible that he forgot.)

The best way to choose the right word depends on the specific situation and the speaker's level of certainty.

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