volonté

will, willpower

noun voh-lohn-TEH Less Common

Also means

wish, desire

Usage Note

Volonté expresses both the faculty of will and a specific wish or intention. The phrase à volonté means 'as much as you like' or 'at will', often seen on menus for unlimited servings. Bonne volonté ('goodwill') and mauvaise volonté ('ill will / unwillingness') are set phrases used in formal and everyday contexts alike.

Examples

"Il a agi selon sa propre volonté."

Natural Translation

He acted according to his own will.

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