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    Machinalement (en. Mechanically)

    /maʃinaləmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a repetitive manner and without conscious thought.
    He responded mechanically to the question, without really listening.
    Il a répondu machinalement à la question, sans vraiment écouter.
    Done like an automaton, by routine.
    She mechanically wrote her name on the document.
    Elle a écrit machinalement son nom sur le document.
    To act in an automatic manner, almost mechanically.
    He mechanically walked the dog every morning without thinking about it.
    Il machinalement promené le chien tous les matins sans y penser.

    Etymology

    Formed from the word 'mechanical', which comes from the Latin 'machina'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act mechanically
    to act without thinking, in an automatic manner.
    agis machinalement
    mechanical response
    automatic reaction, without prior reflection.
    réponse machinale
    mechanical movement
    movement performed without real thought or attention.
    mouvement machinal

    Related Words

    mechanical
    related to a mechanism or machines.
    machinal
    automaton
    machine that operates autonomously.
    automate
    routine
    regular or repetitive habit.
    routine

    Slang Meanings

    To act without thinking
    He does that mechanically, it’s like a reflex.
    Il fait ça machinalement, c'est comme un réflexe.