adjective
English to French Dictionary

voluntary Meaning in French (voluntary signification en français)

volontaire
volontaire in English:voluntary
Phonetic:vɔlɔ̃tɛʁ
Plural: voluntaries
Gender:Épicène
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de voluntary en français est volontaire. (Quelque chose fait ou entrepris par son propre libre arbitre, sans contrainte ni obligation.)

Definitions of Voluntary

  1. 1
    adjective
    volontaire

    Something done or undertaken by one's own free choice, not under compulsion or obligation.

    Quelque chose fait ou entrepris par son propre libre arbitre, sans contrainte ni obligation.

Example Sentences

“She made a voluntary contribution to the charity.”

Elle a fait une contribution volontaire à la charité.

“Participation in the workshop is entirely voluntary.”

La participation à l'atelier est entièrement volontaire.

“The company offers voluntary early retirement.”

L'entreprise propose un départ volontaire à la retraite anticipée.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

optionaldiscretionaryunforcedwilling

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In English:

compulsorymandatoryobligatoryforced

Inflected Word Forms

nounvolunteer
nounvoluntarism
adverbvoluntarily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

voluntary workcollocation

Work done without payment, often for a charity or community.

voluntary sectorcollocation

The part of an economy or society that comprises non-governmental and non-profit organizations.