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    Instinctivement (en. Instinctively)

    /ɛ̃s.tɛ̃k.tiv.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In an instinctive way, without conscious thought.
    She instinctively knew how to react to the situation.
    Elle a instinctivement su comment réagir à la situation.
    To act or react according to one's natural instincts.
    He instinctively avoided danger.
    Il a instinctivement évité le danger.
    To respond or act automatically, without thinking.
    Instinctively, he defended himself.
    Instinctivement, il a pris sa défense.

    Etymology

    From the word 'instinct', from the Latin 'instinctus' with the suffix '-ment' indicating a way of acting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act instinctively
    To react without thinking, automatically.
    agir instinctivement
    to know instinctively
    To have an intuitive knowledge without learning.
    savoir instinctivement

    Related Words

    instinct
    Innate ability to react or behave in a certain way.
    instinct
    instinctive
    Pertaining to instinct, manifesting naturally.
    instinctif

    Slang Meanings

    To do something without thinking.
    He reacted instinctively, like an animal in danger.
    Il a réagi instinctivement, comme un animal en danger.
    To follow one's feelings without questioning.
    She often acts instinctively in her choices.
    Elle agit souvent instinctivement dans ses choix.