how to pronounce prévoir

/pʁe.vwaʁ/

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prévoir is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of prévoir in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… bien entendu il faut prévoir des outils …”

meanings of prévoir

verb:

To anticipate, foresee, expect (reaction, event etc.).
To forecast (weather).
To plan.
To provide for, make provision for.
To allow, make plans for, prepare, make provision for.

prévoir frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word prévoir occurs in french on average 18.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.