normalement

French

Etymology

From normal +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /nɔʁ.mal.mɑ̃/
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Adverb

normalement

in theory
usually (most of the time)
normally

Usage notes

the first definition can often be translated using the modal verb should:
Normalement il doit arriver vers dix heures.
He should arrive about ten o' clock.

Further reading

“normalement”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
“normalement” in Dictionnaire français en ligne Larousse.
“normalement” in Dico en ligne Le Robert.

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