English–French
“offhand” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kavalje/
Example
Ne sois pas cavalier avec tes amis.
Don't be offhand with your friends.
How to say “offhand” in French
“Offhand” in French is cavalier.
A casual, dismissive manner makes another person's feelings seem unimportant.
Example sentences with cavalier
Le client a reçu un message cavalier et a annulé sa commande.
The customer received a cavalier message and canceled their order.
Tips for using cavalier
- French cavalier is usually critical when describing conduct, tone, or an attitude, even though English cavalier can also suggest confident independence.