occasional

• Se dit de ce qui se produit de temps en temps, de manière irrégulière ou peu fréquente, sans être constant ou habituel.

Describes something that happens from time to time, not regularly or frequently.

1. Happening sometimesB1formal

   Occurring or appearing at irregular intervals; not frequent or regular.

   occasionnel, qui se produit parfois

   • We enjoy occasional trips to the countryside.
   • She makes occasional visits to her hometown.
   • There are occasional showers expected this afternoon.

   Synonymescasualinfrequentintermittentirregularoddperiodicscatteredsporadicuncommon

   Antonymesconstantcontinualfrequenthabitualregularsteady

2. Intended for special useB2formal

   Designed or used for a particular event or purpose that happens from time to time.

   conçu pour un usage spécial

   • He keeps an occasional table in the living room for guests.
   • She bought an occasional chair for the hallway.
   • The store sells occasional furniture for special gatherings.

   Synonymesextrareservespare

   Antonymescommoneverydayregularroutinestandard