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pressenti

sensed, anticipated, considered, sounded out

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pressent sensed, anticipated + i masculine singular past participle
verb · singular masculine, past tense Rare #48,967
sensed, anticipated Used for a feeling or expectation about something before it happens.
FR: J’ai pressenti le danger.
EN: I sensed the danger.
considered, sounded out Used when someone is being considered or approached for a role.
FR: On l’a pressenti pour le poste.
EN: They considered him for the position.

Je l'ai pressenti.

I sensed it.

Toutes les fois qu'on m'a pressenti au poste d'entraîneur.

Every time I was considered for the coaching position.

— Moscou ne croit pas aux larmes (1980)

Vous l'avez pressenti.

You sensed it.

— Le Seigneur des anneaux : Les Deux Tours (2002)

Il a pressenti le danger et ne s'est pas approché tout près.

He sensed the danger and didn’t get too close.