accidentally

• Adverbe signifiant « par hasard » ou « sans intention ». Décrit une action qui se produit de manière non voulue ou non planifiée, souvent avec un résultat inattendu.

An adverb meaning 'by chance' or 'unintentionally.' It describes an action that occurs without deliberate intent or planning, often resulting in an unexpected outcome.

1. Without advance planningB1formal

   Happening by chance or without prior intention.

   par hasard

   • She accidentally discovered the hidden room while cleaning.
   • He accidentally met his old friend at the airport.
   • The solution was found accidentally during a routine test.

   Synonymesby chancefortuitouslyinadvertentlyunintentionallyunwittingly

   Antonymesconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallypurposelywilfully

2. In a minor or subordinate mannerB2formal

   In a way that is secondary or incidental to the main purpose.

   de manière accessoire

   • The topic was mentioned only accidentally in the discussion.
   • Her role in the project was accidentally important, not central.
   • The details were accidentally included in the appendix.

   Synonymesincidentallyperipherallysecondarilytangentially

3. Without intentionA2formal

   In an unintentional manner; not done on purpose.

   par accident

   • He accidentally spilled coffee on the table.
   • She accidentally deleted the important file.
   • I accidentally locked myself out of the house.

   Synonymesby chancecasuallyfortuitouslyinadvertentlymistakenlyunintentionallyunwittingly

   Antonymesconsciouslydeliberatelydesignedlyintentionallyknowinglypurposelywillfully