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    Spontanément (en. Spontaneously)

    /spɔ̃.ta.nɛ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a natural or instinctive way.
    He acted spontaneously when he saw the situation.
    Il a agi spontanément lorsqu'il a vu la situation.
    Without preparation or external intervention.
    She started singing spontaneously.
    Elle a commencé à chanter spontanément.
    In immediate reaction to a stimulus.
    The children laugh spontaneously while playing.
    Les enfants rient spontanément en jouant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'spontaneus', meaning 'coming from oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act spontaneously
    Acting without thinking or planning.
    agir spontanément
    spontaneous reaction
    An immediate response without prior reflection.
    réaction spontanée
    spontaneous decision
    A decision made without preparation or prolonged thought.
    décision spontanée

    Related Words

    spontaneous
    Which occurs naturally without constraint.
    spontané
    spontaneity
    The quality of what is spontaneous.
    spontanéité
    instinctive
    Which is done by instinct, without reflection.
    instinctif

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpectedly, without warning.
    He arrived unexpectedly, very spontaneously.
    Il est arrivé à l'improviste, très spontanément.
    Without overthinking.
    We decided to go on a road trip, spontaneously!
    On a décidé de partir en road trip, spontanément !