French Conversation · Level 58
75 words
French word
invariablement
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃vaʁjabləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbalways
Example
La situation reste invariablement la même.
The situation always remains the same.
More examples
La même erreur se produit invariablement pendant les réunions.
The same mistake invariably occurs during meetings.
Core concept
A steady course that continues without deviation or exception.
Common phrases
se produit invariablement
invariably occurs
Similar words
toujours: At all times, a state or action continues.
constamment: Continuously, the same state or event continues without interruption.
Definition in French
Sans variation, de façon continue et sans exception.
Word origin
French invariablement adds the adverbial suffix -ment to invariable, which combines in- 'not' with variable from Latin variabilis, 'changeable'.
Usage tips
- Invariablement has a formal, written tone and often emphasizes an unbroken pattern rather than one repeated event.
Other meanings
- without exceptionadverb
Opposites
- occasionnellementoccasionallyadverb
Related words
- invariableunchangingadjective
- invariabilitéinvariabilitynoun