Habituellement (en. Usually)

[abi.ty.ɛl.mɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a normal or usual frequency.
He usually walks to work.
Il va habituellement au travail à pied.
Used to describe an action that often repeats.
Usually, she gets up at six o'clock.
Habituellement, elle se lève à six heures.
Expresses a situation that is the norm.
Usually, it's nice weather in the summer.
Habituellement, il fait beau en été.

Etymology

From the word 'habit' with the suffix '-ally' to form an adverb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

usually, that's how it goes
This is usually how things work.
habituellement, ça se passe comme ça
I usually do that
It's an activity that I do frequently.
je fais ça habituellement
usually, we arrive on time
It's normal for us to arrive on time.
habituellement, on arrive à l'heure

Related Words

habit
Recurring or frequent behavior.
habitude
accustomed
A person who is accustomed to something.
habitué
to make habitual
To make something usual.
habitualiser

Slang Meanings

Usually
Usually, people take the bus in the morning.
Usuellement, les gens prennent le bus le matin.
As usual
As usual, I go to the café after work.
Comme d'habitude, je vais au café après le travail.