Volontiers (en. Gladly)
/vɔ.lɔ̃.tje/
Synonyms
- facilement
- joyeusement
- avec plaisir
- de bon gré
- spontanément
Slang Meanings
Culturally twisted to express enthusiastic acceptance.
When a plan is proposed, one often says 'willingly' just to say 'that's great'.
Quand on propose un plan, on dit souvent 'volontiers' juste pour dire 'c'est génial'.
Used ironically when one does not really wish to do something.
Oh yes, willingly, as if I had a choice!
Ah oui, volontiers, comme si j'avais le choix!