French word

volontiers

Pronunciation

IPA/volɔ̃tje/

Meaning

  • adverbgladly

Example

Je vous aiderai volontiers.

I will gladly help you.

Illustration for volontiers (gladly)

More examples

Elle accepte volontiers l'invitation.

She gladly accepts the invitation.

Core concept

An open hand moving toward a proposed task, showing no reluctance.

Common phrases

  • accepter volontiers

    gladly accept

  • venir volontiers

    gladly come

  • faire volontiers

    gladly do

Similar words

avec plaisir: A brief reply showing that a request or suggestion will be accepted gladly.
bien sûr: A reply expressing unhesitating agreement that something should be done.
sans problème: A reply indicating that something can be done without difficulty.

Definition in French

Exprime la disposition positive à faire quelque chose, souvent employé pour accepter une proposition ou offrir son aide.

Word origin

French volontiers comes through Old French volentiers from Latin voluntarius, meaning willing or arising from one's will.

Usage tips

  • Volontiers can stand alone as a concise acceptance, as in a reply to an offer or request.

Other meanings

  • willinglyadverb

Opposites

  • à contrecœurreluctantlyadverb

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