What does possible in French mean?

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

The word possible in French means possible, feasible, possible, possible, possible, as ... as possible, as far as possible, That's/it's not even possible, unbelievable!, you have to be kidding me!, what is possible, if possible, within the realms of possibility, as soon as possible, range of possibilities, as best you can, as best possible, do your best, do your utmost, do everything one can, very likely, it is possible to + [infinitive], it is possible + [indicative], it is possible that + [indicative], as well as possible, the best possible, as little time as possible, as far as possible, as far away as possible, as often as possible, as soon as possible, as quickly as possible, incredible, unbelievable, That's impossible!, That's not possible!, can't possibly do , it's not possible to do , it's impossible to do, make possible, with no possible recourse, with no legal recourse, with no possible recourse, with no legal recourse, if possible. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word possible

possible, feasible

adjectif (qui peut être fait)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Compléter cette liste est possible.
Completing this list is possible.

possible

adjectif (qui peut se produire)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il est possible que le train soit en retard.
It is possible that the train will be late.

possible

adjectif (envisageable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il est possible que nous partions cet été. Nous avons deux cas de figure possibles.
We have two likely scenarios.

possible

nom masculin (choses réalisables)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il faut différencier le possible et l'impossible.
It is important to differentiate between the possible and the impossible.

as ... as possible

locution adjectivale (au point maximal)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Ce discours était ennuyeux au possible.

as far as possible

locution adverbiale (jusqu'à ne plus pouvoir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je viendrai vous aider autant que possible.
I will come to help you as far as possible.

That's/it's not even possible

(familier (c'est incroyable)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Mais qu'il est bête, c'est pas Dieu possible ! C'est pas Dieu possible d'être aussi bête !
He's so stupid, it's not even possible!

unbelievable!

(c'est incroyable !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Ce n'est pas possible ! Encore un pneu crevé.

you have to be kidding me!

(c'est inadmissible !) (informal)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Ce bazar, ce n'est pas possible ! Rangez-moi cette chambre.

what is possible

nom masculin (ensemble des possibilités)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

if possible

locution adverbiale (si possible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Dans la mesure du possible, venez sans votre chien.
If possible, come without your dog.

within the realms of possibility

locution adverbiale (réalisable)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je vous laisse carte blanche pour votre projet, que nous réaliserons, s'il est dans le domaine du possible bien sûr.

as soon as possible

locution adverbiale (au plus tôt)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Votre commande sera envoyée dès que possible.
Your order will be shipped as soon as possible.

range of possibilities

nom masculin (ensemble réalisable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

as best you can, as best possible

locution adverbiale (de la meilleure façon possible)

Marie s'efforce toujours de renseigner les clients du mieux possible.

do your best, do your utmost

locution verbale (faire ce que l'on peut)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Nos techniciens font leur possible pour répare cette panne au plus vite.

do everything one can

locution verbale (faire son maximum)

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

very likely

locution adjectivale (très probable)

it is possible to + [infinitive]

(ce qui peut se faire)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it is possible + [indicative], it is possible that + [indicative]

(ce qui peut se faire)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

as well as possible, the best possible

locution adverbiale (de la meilleure façon possible)

as little time as possible

locution adverbiale (aussi rapidement que possible)

as far as possible, as far away as possible

locution adverbiale (à la plus grande distance)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Jette ce caillou le plus loin possible.

as often as possible

locution adverbiale (aussi souvent de possible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

as soon as possible

locution verbale (le plus rapidement possible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ton père est parti à l'hôpital, peux-tu nous rejoindre là-bas le plus tôt possible ?

as quickly as possible

locution adverbiale (aussi rapidement que possible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

incredible, unbelievable

locution adjectivale (familier (extrême) (extreme)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les voisins faisaient un boucan pas possible et refusaient de faire moins de bruit.

That's impossible!, That's not possible!

interjection (familier (incroyable) (incredulity)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Tu connais personnellement le Président américain ? Pas possible ! Déjà 20 ans. C'est pas possible !

can't possibly do , it's not possible to do , it's impossible to do

locution verbale (c'est incroyable)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce n'est pas possible d'être aussi bête !
I can't believe anyone's as thick as that!

make possible

locution verbale (faire en sorte que [qch] existe)

Cette vente rend possible un apport suffisant pour un nouvel investissement.

with no possible recourse, with no legal recourse

locution adjectivale (irrévocable)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

with no possible recourse, with no legal recourse

locution adverbiale (irrévocablement)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

if possible

locution adverbiale (autant que possible)

Je préférerais que tu passes après dix heures si possible.

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