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    Involontaires (en. Involuntary)

    /ɛ̃.vɔ.lɔ̃.tɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is done or occurs without conscious intention.
    Involuntary movements can be caused by reflexes.
    Les mouvements involontaires peuvent être causés par des réflexes.
    Which is not voluntarily chosen or decided.
    He expressed involuntary feelings towards her.
    Il a exprimé des sentiments involontaires envers elle.
    Concerning an action that cannot be controlled by will.
    The body's involuntary reactions are often instinctive.
    Les réactions involontaires du corps sont souvent instinctives.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'non' and 'volontaire' derived from the Latin 'voluntarius'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    involuntary reactions
    Reactions that occur without conscious control.
    réactions involontaires
    involuntary movements
    Movements that happen without the mind's intervention.
    mouvements involontaires
    involuntary thoughts
    Thoughts that arise without being actively sought.
    pensées involontaires

    Related Words

    voluntary
    Which is done by choice or intention.
    volontaire
    reflex
    Automatic reaction to a stimulus.
    réflexe
    instinctive
    Based on instinct, often immediate and unthinking.
    instinctif

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to actions done without thinking.
    He acted involuntarily, as if he were under the influence of something.
    Il a agi de façon involontaire, comme s'il était sous l'influence de quelque chose.
    To describe something that just happens without planning.
    Her laughter was involuntary; she couldn't help it.
    Son rire était involontaire, il n'a pas pu s'en empêcher.