Intentionnel
Example: Son comportement intentionnel a clairement perturbé la réunion importante.
Definition
"Intentionnel" describes actions or behaviors done deliberately or on purpose, reflecting a conscious decision rather than an accident or mistake. For example, intentional behavior clearly disrupts an important meeting, indicating purposeful interference.
Etymology
The word "intentionnel" comes from the Latin 'intentio' meaning 'a stretching out' or 'aim,' combined with the French suffix '-nel' which forms adjectives. It relates to having a clear aim or purpose, hence the meaning of acting with intent. Did you know? The root 'intentio' is also the source of the English word 'intention.'
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"Intentionnel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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