duly

• Adverbe signifiant « conformément à ce qui est requis ou approprié » ou « au moment prévu ou convenable ». Souvent employé dans un contexte formel ou juridique pour indiquer que quelque chose a été fait correctement, comme il se doit, ou à temps.

An adverb meaning "in accordance with what is required or appropriate" or "at the expected or proper time." It is often used in formal or legal contexts to indicate that something has been done correctly, properly, or on schedule.

1. In a proper or appropriate mannerB2formal

   In accordance with what is required or expected; properly.

   de manière appropriée

   • The documents were duly signed and notarized.
   • The guests were duly welcomed by the host.
   • The payment was duly processed on the due date.

   Synonymesappropriatelycorrectlyfittinglyproperlyrightfullyrightlysuitably

   Antonymesimproperlyinappropriatelywrongly

2. At the expected or proper timeB2formal

   At the right time; punctually.

   en temps voulu

   • The train duly arrived at the station at 3 PM.
   • The report was duly submitted before the deadline.
   • The results were duly announced after the competition.

   Synonymeson timepromptlypunctuallyseasonably

   Antonymesbelatedlytardily