regularly

souvent, régulièrement

Souvent, comme une habitude qui se répète.

En anglais simple : Often, as something you do many times.

• I swim regularly.
• She regularly visits her grandparents.
• Do you check your email regularly?

Synonymes : often, frequently

Contraires : rarely, seldom

Expressions courantes : exercise regularly, visit regularly, check regularly

à intervalles réguliers, régulièrement

À des intervalles égaux dans le temps ou l’espace, ou selon un rythme constant.

En anglais simple : At equal times or distances, or following a steady pattern.

• The lights flash regularly.
• Trees were regularly spaced along the road.
• The committee meets regularly on the first Monday of each month.

Synonymes : at regular intervals, uniformly

Contraires : irregularly

Expressions courantes : regularly spaced, regularly arranged, meet regularly

normalement, ordinairement

De la façon habituelle ou normale.

En anglais simple : In the usual or ordinary way.

• She dressed regularly for the visit.
• He behaved regularly, giving no sign of his unusual plans.
• They lived regularly despite their sudden wealth.

Synonymes : normally, ordinarily, usually

Contraires : unusually

Expressions courantes : dress regularly, behave regularly