Fatalement (en. Inevitably)

/fa.ta.le.mã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that an event is unavoidable and imperative.
He is inevitably late to every meeting.
Il est fatalement en retard à chaque réunion.
Expresses the idea of inescapable consequences.
Inevitably, this decision will have repercussions.
Fatalement, cette décision aura des répercussions.
Used to refer to predictable events.
If you don't study, you will inevitably fail.
Si tu ne révises pas, tu échoueras fatalement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fatalis', meaning 'destined by fate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fatalistically yours
Expresses a sense of inevitability in relationships or feelings.
fatalement vôtre

Related Words

fatal
Relating to death or a tragic event.
fatal
fatalism
Belief that all events are determined by fate.
fatalisme

Slang Meanings

Never in a good way.
He forgot his appointment again, inevitably.
Il a encore oublié son rendez-vous, fatalement.
It's too predictable.
As usual, he said he would come, but inevitably he canceled.
Comme d'habitude, il a dit qu'il viendrait, mais fatalement il a décommandé.