volontiers

French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French volentier, veluntiers, from Latin voluntārie (used as an adjective), derived from voluntārius. Compare with the etymologically related terms volontaire, volonté, vouloir.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vɔ.lɔ̃.tje/
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Adverb

volontiers

  1. willingly; gladly; with pleasure
    Synonyms: de bon gré, avec plaisir
    Il écoutera volontiers cette proposition.
    He will gladly listen to that proposal.
    – Ferez-vous cela ?  – Je le ferai bien volontiers.
    ‘Will you do that?’ ‘I would be glad to.’

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