French translation of occasional is 
occasionnelle

Meaning of "occasional" in English

The word "occasional" refers to something occurring or appearing at intervals; it is not frequent or regular. It describes events or activities that happen infrequently or on certain special circumstances, rather than on a constant basis. For example, an "occasional meeting" suggests a meeting that happens from time to time and not regularly scheduled. The term is often used to describe habits, emotions, or engagements that appear sporadically.

Meaning of "occasionnelle" in French

In French, "occasionnelle" is the feminine form of "occasionnel," which carries a similar meaning as its English counterpart. It describes something that happens now and then, not part of a regular schedule or routine. For instance, "un travail occasionnel" refers to occasional work, implying that the work is not done on a consistent basis. The term is used to describe infrequent occurrences in various contexts, from social gatherings to employment.

Pronunciation of "occasional" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əˈkeɪʒənəl/.

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "occasional" may slightly vary with regional accents. In American English, the emphasis is often on the second syllable, while in British English, the emphasis can sometimes be softer on the first syllable.

Pronunciation of "occasionnelle" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɔkazjɔnɛl/.

Pronunciation Variations: "Occasionnelle" is generally pronounced the same way across French-speaking regions, though there might be slight variations in intonation or emphasis depending on the local accent, such as being more nasal in some areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She enjoys the occasional cup of tea. (Elle aime prendre une tasse de thé de temps à autre.)
2. They plan occasional weekend trips together. (Ils prévoient des voyages occasionnels le week-end ensemble.)
3. He is an occasional visitor to the museum. (Il est un visiteur occasionnel du musée.)
4. The occasional rain shower is expected this week. (Une averse occasionnelle est prévue cette semaine.)
5. She wears her occasional dress for special dinners. (Elle porte sa robe occasionnelle pour les dîners spéciaux.)
6. We have occasional meetings to discuss our progress. (Nous avons des réunions occasionnelles pour discuter de nos progrès.)
7. The occasional sunny day is a welcome break. (Le jour ensoleillé occasionnel est une pause bienvenue.)
8. He takes occasional breaks from his work. (Il prend des pauses occasionnelles de son travail.)
9. They enjoy the occasional night out with friends. (Ils aiment sortir occasionnellement avec des amis.)
10. There are occasional power outages in the area. (Il y a des pannes de courant occasionnelles dans la région.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "occasional" in English

Synonyms: infrequent, sporadic, intermittent, irregular, periodic, rare, scattered, isolated, episodic, random.

Antonyms: frequent, regular, constant, habitual, routine, common, continual, consistent, steady, repeated.

Similar Words: incidental, casual, unpredictable, sporadic, chance, off-and-on, nonroutine, rare, unhabitual, ad hoc.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "occasionnelle" in French

Synonyms: rare, sporadique, épisodique, ponctuelle, irrégulière, intermittente, circonstancielle, fortuite, éparse, isolée.

Antonyms: fréquente, régulière, constante, habituelle, ordinaire, courante, continue, permanente, répétée, constante.

Similar Words: temporaire, accidentelle, inopinée, sporadique, aléatoire, intermittente, fortuite, irrégulière, épisodique, non-routinière.

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