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accidentel

accidental

adjective ak-see-dahn-TEL Rare

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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