éventuellement

French

Etymology

From éventuel +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.vɑ̃.tɥɛl.mɑ̃/
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Adverb

éventuellement

  1. possibly, maybe, perhaps; if you want
  2. (Quebec) eventually

Usage notes

  • This word does not mean eventually in European French. The English word eventually may be translated into French by expressions such as à la fin (in the end), finalement (finally) or tôt ou tard (sooner or later).

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