Signification
Happening or occurring sometimes, but not regularly or frequently.
Contexte culturel
Americans use this to sound casual and avoid sounding like they are over-committing. Very common in British English to soften a statement. Often shortened to 'now and then' in very casual speech. Used similarly to US English, very polite.
Placement
Put it at the end of the sentence for the most natural sound.
Signification
Happening or occurring sometimes, but not regularly or frequently.
Placement
Put it at the end of the sentence for the most natural sound.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
I go to the cinema ____.
It fits the context of an occasional activity.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesI go to the cinema ____.
It fits the context of an occasional activity.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional settings.
Expressions liées
Now and then
synonymOccasionally
Every so often
synonymOccasionally