periodically

• Adverbe signifiant « à intervalles réguliers » ou « de temps en temps ». Décrit des actions ou des événements qui se répètent sur une certaine période, souvent avec une périodicité prévisible ou planifiée.

An adverb meaning "at regular intervals" or "from time to time." It describes actions or events that occur repeatedly over a period of time, often with a predictable or scheduled pattern.

1. At regular intervalsB2formal

   Occurring or happening repeatedly with a fixed or predictable time between occurrences.

   à intervalles réguliers

   • The equipment is checked periodically to ensure it is working properly.
   • She visits her dentist periodically for a check-up.
   • The newsletter is published periodically, usually every month.

   Synonymesevenlyrecurrentlyregularlyrhythmicallysteadilysystematically

   Antonymesinfrequentlyirregularlyrandomlyrarelysporadically

2. From time to timeB2formal

   Occurring occasionally, but not necessarily at fixed intervals.

   De temps à autre

   • Periodically, the team reviews its progress.
   • He periodically checks his email for important messages.
   • The system updates itself periodically to fix bugs.

   Synonymesat timesfrom time to timeintermittentlynow and againoccasionallyon occasiononce in a whilesometimessporadically

   Antonymesalwaysconstantlycontinuouslyever