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offhand

/ˈɒf.hænd/

/ˈɔf.hænd/

offhandadjective

more offhand

Comp.

most offhand

Super.

/ˈɒf.hænd/

/ˈɔf.hænd/

Translations

désinvolteSe dit d’une manière familière, spontanée ou peu préparée.

His offhand remarks during the meeting surprised everyone.

Ses remarques désinvoltes pendant la réunion ont surpris tout le monde.

Additional translations

détachéSe dit d’une attitude indifférente ou sans grand intérêt.

Definitions

Casual or informal in manner, often without prior thought or preparation.

His offhand remarks during the meeting surprised everyone.

Unconcerned or indifferent, showing a lack of interest or care.

She gave an offhand response to the question, indicating she wasn't really paying attention.

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offhandadverb

/ˌɒfˈhænd/

/ˌɔfˈhænd/

Translations

sans réfléchirEmploi adverbial pour une action ou une réponse donnée spontanément, sans préparation.

She answered the question offhand, without consulting her notes.

Elle a répondu sans réfléchir à la question, sans consulter ses notes.

Additional translations

avec désinvoltureEmploi adverbial pour un ton sec, bref ou légèrement dédaigneux.

Definitions

Without previous thought or preparation; spontaneously.

She answered the question offhand, without consulting her notes.

In a curt, indifferent, or dismissive manner.

He dismissed her suggestion offhand, unwilling to revisit the topic.

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