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    D'instinct (en. Instinctively)

    d'ɛ̃stɛ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Instinctively, without conscious reflection.
    He acted instinctively to save the endangered animal.
    Il a agi d'instinct pour sauver l'animal en danger.
    By relying on one's instincts rather than logic or reason.
    She chose this path instinctively, following her first impression.
    Elle a choisi ce chemin d'instinct, suivant sa première impression.
    The act of reacting naturally to a situation.
    He responded instinctively to the aggression.
    Il a répondu d'instinct à l'agression.

    Etymology

    From the French 'instinct', coming from the Latin 'instinctus', meaning impulse or breath.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act instinctively
    Reacting without thinking, in an intuitive manner.
    agir d'instinct
    to respond instinctively
    Responding naturally to a situation.
    répondre d'instinct
    to follow one's instincts
    Listening to and acting according to one's inner feelings.
    suivre son instinct

    Related Words

    instinct
    Behavior or response that is innate, not learned.
    instinct
    nature
    Innate character of a being or thing.
    nature
    reflex
    Automatic reaction of an organism to a stimulus.
    réflexe

    Slang Meanings

    To act without thinking, just on a whim.
    He made that decision instinctively, without thinking too much about it.
    Il a pris cette décision d'instinct, sans trop y penser.
    To follow what one's heart says without hesitation.
    She chose to leave her job instinctively, as she felt unhappy.
    Elle a choisi de quitter son emploi d'instinct, car elle se sentait malheureuse.