parenthetically

• Adverbe signifiant « comme une parenthèse » ou « sous forme d'incise ». Indique qu'une remarque est ajoutée en passant, souvent entre parenthèses ou tirets, en complément de l'idée principale.

An adverb meaning "as an aside" or "in a manner that is inserted as a comment or explanation within a sentence." It is used to indicate that something is added to a statement as a supplementary remark, often enclosed in parentheses or dashes.

1. In a parenthetical mannerC1formal

   In a way that is added to a statement as an aside or explanation, often enclosed in parentheses or commas.

   de façon parenthétique

   • He mentioned, parenthetically, that the meeting had been rescheduled.
   • The author parenthetically noted the source of the quote.
   • She added parenthetically that the results were still pending.

   Synonymesby the wayen passantin passingincidentally