machinalement
mechanically; absent-mindedly; on autopilot
Advanced Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ma.ʃi.nal.mɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
This adverb perfectly captures the automaticity of daily routines. French literature and philosophy often reflect on the tension between mindful living and the 'machinalement' of repetitive domestic tasks.
📝 Example Sentences
Il a machinalement éteint la lumière en sortant.
He mechanically turned off the light on the way out.
Elle faisait la vaisselle machinalement en pensant à autre chose.
She was doing the dishes on autopilot, thinking about something else.