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or even, if not, we shall see, I doubt it
/vwaʁ/
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A step beyond what was said, or a rare doubting reply.
Examples
« Il gagnera sans effort. » « Voire ! »
“He will win effortlessly.” “We shall see!”
Elle peut aider, voire diriger le projet.
She can help, or even lead the project.
Ce choix est risqué, voire dangereux.
This choice is risky, perhaps even dangerous.
Tu dis qu’il a tout compris ? Voire !
You say he understood everything? I doubt it!
Cette solution serait parfaite ? Voire !
This solution would be perfect? Hardly!
Similar words
même
tu crois
jusqu’à
vraiment
qui plus est
Meanings
Examples
Le trajet prendra trois heures, voire quatre.
The journey will take three hours, or even four.
Ce choix est risqué, voire dangereux.
This choice is risky, perhaps even dangerous.
Elle peut aider, voire diriger le projet.
She can help, or even lead the project.
Ils sont mécontents, voire furieux.
They are unhappy, if not furious.
Le résultat pourrait changer, voire disparaître.
The result could change, or even disappear.
Examples
« Il gagnera sans effort. » « Voire ! »
“He will win effortlessly.” “We shall see!”
Tu dis qu’il a tout compris ? Voire !
You say he understood everything? I doubt it!
« C’est un accord définitif. » « Voire ! »
“It is a final agreement.” “Is it, though?”
Cette solution serait parfaite ? Voire !
This solution would be perfect? Hardly!
« Personne ne s’y oppose. » « Voire ! »
“Nobody objects.” “That remains to be seen!”
FAQ
What does voire usually mean?
“Or even,” introducing a stronger possibility.
No. Voir is the verb “to see”; voire is an adverb.
Yes, as a literary or playful reply expressing doubt.
Yes, though some speakers consider même redundant.
Does it always mean uncertainty?
No. Its main modern use strengthens what precedes it.
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