purposely

• Adverbe signifiant « exprès » ou « intentionnellement ». Décrit une action accomplie délibérément, et non par hasard. Utilisé couramment en anglais britannique comme en anglais américain.

An adverb meaning "on purpose" or "intentionally." It describes an action done deliberately rather than by accident. It is commonly used in both British and American English.

1. IntentionallyB2formal

   Done with a specific purpose or intention; deliberately.

   exprès, délibérément

   • She purposely arrived late to avoid the crowd.
   • He purposely left the door unlocked for the cat.
   • They purposely chose the most difficult route for the challenge.

   Synonymesby designconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglyon purposewillfullywittingly

   Antonymesaccidentallyinadvertentlyinvoluntarilyunconsciouslyunintentionallyunwittingly