English–French

“automatically” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/otomatikəmɑ̃/

Example

Les lumières s'allument automatiquement quand j'entre.

The lights come on automatically when I enter.

Illustration for automatiquement (automatically)

How to say “automatically” in French

“Automatically” in French is automatiquement.

A process carrying out an action on its own through a mechanism or rule, without conscious human control.

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

Example sentences with automatiquement

Le logiciel s'installe automatiquement après le téléchargement.

The software installs automatically after downloading.

Tips for using automatiquement

  • Automatiquement is more neutral and explicit than tout seul when describing a programmed or rule-based action.

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