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
Without planning or thinking ahead.
sur-le-champ
Without planning or thinking ahead.
négligent
Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
spontanément
Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.
What does "offhand" mean?
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adj Said or done without preparation or careful thought.
"He gave an offhand answer without checking the facts."
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adj Curt or dismissive in manner.
"Her offhand tone made him feel unwelcome."
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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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