éventuellement

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French

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Etymology

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From éventuel +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.vɑ̃.tɥɛl.mɑ̃/
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Adverb

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éventuellement

  1. possibly, maybe, perhaps; if you want
  2. (Quebec) eventually

Usage notes

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  • Éventuellement does not mean eventually in Metropolitan French. The English word eventually may be translated into French by expressions such as à la fin (in the end), finalement (finally) or tôt ou tard (sooner or later).

Further reading

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