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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.
    "Joining the book club is entirely voluntary, so nobody has to stay if they get bored."
  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

  • Joining the book club is entirely voluntary, so nobody has to stay if they get bored.
  • Attendance at the workshop is voluntary.
  • 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: "Joining the book club is entirely voluntary, so nobody has to stay if they get bored." 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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