Usage Note
Accidentel describes something that happens by accident rather than design. The feminine form is accidentelle — note the doubled 'l'. The adverb is accidentellement. It contrasts with délibéré (deliberate) and is common in legal and insurance contexts.
Examples
"Sa mort était accidentelle."
Natural Translation
His death was accidental.

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