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voluntary in French

voluntary in French is volontaire, bénévole — voluntary means done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.

voluntary in French

volontaire
adj
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
bénévole
adj
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
bénévole
adj
Working or done without payment.
volontaire
adj
Working or done without payment.

What does "voluntary" mean?

  1. adjective Done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.
    "Attendance at the workshop is voluntary."
  2. adjective Unpaid, especially describing work done for a good cause.
    "He spends his weekends doing voluntary work at the food bank."
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voluntary in a sentence

  • Attendance at the workshop is voluntary.
  • She made a voluntary donation to the shelter.
  • He spends his weekends doing voluntary work at the food bank.

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What is "voluntary" in French?

"voluntary" in French is volontaire, bénévole. voluntary means: Done by choice, not because of an obligation or force.

How do you use "voluntary" in a sentence?

Example: "Attendance at the workshop is voluntary." In French, "voluntary" is volontaire, bénévole.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "voluntary": volontaire, bénévole.

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