foretell

/fɔːtˈɛl/

/fɔɹˈtɛɫ/

to foretell

MAIN VERB

prédire

make a prediction about; tell in advance

Synonymes : anticipate

prédire

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

Synonymes : augur

Exemples

1. She could foretell the future.

2. "Cannot foretell now."

3. Overall these events would foretell great success for Richard when he finally reached the Holy Land.

4. A prophecy had foretold him that his favourite horse would be the cause of his death.