priori

/a.pʁi.ɔ.ʁi/a priori
1.
nounmasculineSing

preconceived idea

prejudice

preconception

J'avais des a priori sur lui, mais en fait il est super sympa.

I had some preconceived ideas about him, but actually he is really nice.

Synonyms:préjugé, préconception, parti pris
2.
adverb

in principle

apparently

at first glance

presumably

A priori, on devrait arriver vers 19h.

In principle / apparently, we should arrive around 7pm.

Synonyms:en principe, apparemment, théoriquement