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spontanément

spontaneously

adverb spohn-tah-neh-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

Spontanément derives from spontané ('spontaneous') and describes an action taken without prompting or planning. It often pairs with verbs of offer or reaction: il a spontanément proposé de l'aide ('he spontaneously offered help'). The adjective spontané and noun spontanéité share the same root.

Examples

"Elle a spontanément offert son aide."

Natural Translation

She spontaneously offered her help.

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