What does volontaire in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word volontaire in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use volontaire in French.

The word volontaire in French means voluntary, voluntary, intentional, strong-willed, determined, resolute, volunteer, wilful person, self-willed person, voluntary contribution, voluntary redundancy, first-degree murder, arson, volunteer firefighter, volunteer for. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word volontaire

voluntary

adjectif (librement choisi)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Son départ est complètement volontaire.
His departure is completely voluntary.

voluntary, intentional

adjectif (décidé, non automatique)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il va beaucoup mieux, ses mouvements sont volontaires.
He is doing much better and his movements are voluntary.

strong-willed, determined, resolute

adjectif (décidé, affirmé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Nous remarquons son caractère volontaire.
We notice his resolute character.

volunteer

nom masculin et féminin ([qqn] qui accepte de son plein gré une mission)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il fait partie des volontaires pour secourir les blessés.
He is one of the volunteers who help the injured.

wilful person, self-willed person

nom masculin et féminin (personne ferme dans ses décisions)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est un volontaire, il arrivera à son but.
He's a headstrong person; he'll achieve his goal.

voluntary contribution

nom féminin (sorte de bénévolat)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

voluntary redundancy

nom masculin (démission contre rémunération) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

first-degree murder

nom masculin (meurtre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

arson

nom masculin (incendie provoqué)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

volunteer firefighter

nom masculin (pompier bénévole indemnisé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

volunteer for

(accepter de faire une tâche)

Ce soldat s'est porté volontaire pour cette délicate mission.

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