What does pourvu que in French mean?

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

The word pourvu que in French means let's hope + [indicative], let's hope that + [indicative], endowed, equipped, filled, provided, provided that, let's hope, let's hope that, Long may it last!. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pourvu que

let's hope + [indicative], let's hope that + [indicative]

locution conjonction (en espérant que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Pourvu qu'il neige en montagne !
Let's hope that it is snowing in the mountains!

endowed

adjectif (doté)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle est bien pourvue par la nature.
She is naturally well endowed.

equipped

adjectif (équipé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette classe est très mal pourvue en informatique.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The hall is fitted with a superb sound system.

filled

adjectif (poste : être occupé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le poste correspondant à vos compétences est déjà pourvu.
The post matching your skills is already filled.

provided, provided that

locution conjonction (du moment que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Nous pourrons aller pique-niquer pourvu qu'il ne pleuve pas.
We will be able to go on a picnic provided that it doesn't rain.

let's hope, let's hope that

locution conjonction (indique le souhait)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Pourvu qu'il ne pleuve pas !
Let's hope it doesn't rain!

Long may it last!

(Puisse cela continuer !) (singular)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
- Mon petit-fils est content de son nouveau travail. - Pourvu que ça dure !
"My grandson is happy in his new job." - "Long may it last!"

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