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offhand in French

offhand in French is spontané, sur-le-champ, négligent — offhand means said or done without preparation or careful thought.

offhand in French

spontané
adj
Without planning or thinking ahead.
sur-le-champ
adj
Without planning or thinking ahead.
négligent
adj
Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
spontanément
adv
Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.

What does "offhand" mean?

  1. adj Said or done without preparation or careful thought.
    "He gave an offhand answer without checking the facts."
  2. adj Curt or dismissive in manner.
    "Her offhand tone made him feel unwelcome."
  3. adv Without prior thought or preparation; off the top of one's head.
    "I can't tell you the exact date offhand, but I'll check."
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offhand in a sentence

  • He gave an offhand answer without checking the facts.
  • Her offhand tone made him feel unwelcome.
  • I can't tell you the exact date offhand, but I'll check.

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What is "offhand" in French?

"offhand" in French is spontané, sur-le-champ, négligent. offhand means: Said or done without preparation or careful thought.

How do you use "offhand" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave an offhand answer without checking the facts." In French, "offhand" is spontané, sur-le-champ, négligent.

Are there other ways to say "offhand" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "offhand": spontané, sur-le-champ, négligent, spontanément.

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