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    Involontaire (en. Involuntary)

    /ɛ̃.vɔ.lɔ̃.tɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an action or behavior that is not produced by the individual's will.
    He had an involuntary movement.
    Il a eu un mouvement involontaire.
    Done without reflection or intention.
    It was an involuntary reaction to fear.
    C'était une réaction involontaire à la peur.
    Occurs naturally and without constraint.
    The emotion that seized him was purely involuntary.
    L'émotion qui l'a saisi était purement involontaire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'involuntarius', meaning 'not voluntary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    involuntary reaction
    Response without conscious control.
    réaction involontaire
    involuntary movement
    Moving without wanting to do so.
    mouvement involontaire
    involuntary thought
    An idea that arises without having chosen it.
    pensée involontaire

    Related Words

    voluntary
    Done with will.
    volontaire
    constraint
    Imposition to act against one's will.
    contrainte
    spontaneous
    Occurring freely without being provoked.
    spontané

    Slang Meanings

    An action done without thinking.
    He did that involuntarily, like an automaton.
    Il a fait ça de façon involontaire, comme un automatisme.
    An awkward, involuntary gesture.
    His snapping of fingers was completely involuntary.
    Son claquement de doigts était complètement involontaire.