Volontairement (en. Voluntarily)

/vɔlɔ̃tɛʁmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a manner that expresses will or intention.
He chose to leave voluntarily.
Il a choisi de partir volontairement.
With the clear intention to accomplish something.
She voluntarily agreed to help.
Elle a volontairement accepté d'aider.
Without constraint, by pure choice.
They voluntarily made the decision to change their lives.
Ils ont volontairement pris la décision de changer de vie.

Etymology

Formed from the word 'volontaire' with the suffix '-ment' which indicates manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do something voluntarily
To act by choice, without pressure.
faire quelque chose volontairement
to give voluntarily
To give without expecting anything in return, by choice.
donner volontairement
to register voluntarily
To register or participate by personal choice.
s'inscrire volontairement

Related Words

willing
A person who acts according to their own will.
volontaire
volunteer work
Action of actively engaging without remuneration.
volontariat
will
Ability to decide and act freely.
volonté

Slang Meanings

Informal personal choice.
He does that just for fun, voluntarily.
Il fait ça juste pour le fun, volontairement.
To act without overthinking it.
She decided to go voluntarily, no stress.
Elle a décidé d'y aller volontairement, pas de stress.