Sans faire exprès
Example: Elle a cassé le vase sans faire exprès en jouant.
Definition
"Sans faire exprès" means doing something unintentionally or by accident, without the deliberate will to cause the action or outcome. It describes an act occurring without conscious intention, often leading to unintended results, like breaking a vase while playing.
Etymology
The phrase "sans faire exprès" originates from French, combining "sans" meaning 'without', "faire" meaning 'to do', and "exprès" meaning 'expressly' or 'deliberately'. Did you know? "Exprès" derives from Latin 'expressus', meaning 'clearly expressed', highlighting the contrast between intentional and accidental actions.
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