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incidental

/ˌɪn.sɪˈdɛnt.əl/

/ˌɪn.sɪˈdɛn.təl/

Translations

incidentaladjective

more incidental

Comp.

most incidental

Super.

/ˌɪn.sɪˈdɛnt.əl/

/ˌɪn.sɪˈdɛn.təl/

accessoireSe dit d’un élément secondaire, non essentiel; en droit, notamment dans la tournure « accessoire à ».

The incidental expenses were minor compared with the overall cost.

Les frais accessoires étaient minimes par rapport au coût global.

Synonyms

incidentalnoun

incidentals

/ˌɪnsɪˈdentl/

/ˌɪnsəˈdentl/

fraisS’emploie surtout au pluriel pour désigner des dépenses mineures ou accessoires.

We had to pay for the incidentals during the trip.

Nous avons dû payer les frais pendant le voyage.

Additional translations

détailPour un élément ou un événement de peu d’importance.

incidentaladjective

Occurring as a minor accompaniment or byproduct of something else.

The incidental music played softly in the background during the play.

Happening as a result of an activity or situation, but not as a primary or intentional outcome.

The incidental expenses of the trip included snacks and souvenirs.

Liable to occur as a consequence of something, often used with the preposition "to".

Any risks incidental to the procedure must be clearly explained to the patient.

incidentalnoun

A minor accompanying item or expense.

The company covered the main costs of the trip, but employees had to pay for incidentals like snacks and souvenirs.

A minor detail or event that is not of central importance.

The incidentals of the meeting were quickly forgotten as the main agenda took precedence.