English–French

“accidental” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aksidɑ̃tɛl/

Example

C'était une rencontre accidentelle.

It was an accidental encounter.

Illustration for accidentel (accidental)

How to say “accidental” in French

“Accidental” in French is accidentel.

A chance occurrence appearing outside a person's plan or purpose.

Full entry for accidentel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with accidentel

Il a fait un geste accidentel.

He made an accidental gesture.

Tips for using accidentel

  • The adjective agrees with the noun: accidentel, accidentelle, accidentels, and accidentelles.

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