Aveuglément (en. Blindly)

[avøɡləmɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Without seeing or without discernment.
She accepted the offer blindly, without reading the terms.
Elle a accepté l'offre aveuglément, sans lire les conditions.
In a way that does not take into account the consequences.
They followed the movement blindly, without asking questions.
Ils ont suivi le mouvement aveuglément, sans se poser de questions.
Without the use of reason or reflection.
He believed blindly in what he heard on television.
Il a cru aveuglément en ce qu'il a entendu à la télévision.

Etymology

From the French 'aveugle' with the suffix '-ment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blindly faithful
Faithful without reservation or criticism.
aveuglément fidèle
to follow someone blindly
To imitate a person without questioning.
marcher aveuglément dans les pas de quelqu'un

Related Words

blind
A person who cannot see.
aveugle
blindly
Derived adverb; to act without discernment.
aveuglément
blindness
The state of being blind in a figurative sense.
aveuglement

Slang Meanings

To act without thinking, often in a light context.
He took the bus blindly, without checking the route.
Il a pris le bus aveuglément, sans vérifier l'itinéraire.
To follow a trend without questioning it.
Now, everyone buys this phone blindly.
Maintenant, tout le monde achète ce téléphone aveuglément.