perfunctory

[US]/pəˈfʌŋktəri/
[UK]/pərˈfʌŋktəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. fait de manière superficielle ou négligente; manquant de profondeur ou de sens; se contentant de suivre les gestes

Example Sentences

he gave a perfunctory nod.

Il hocha la tête d'un air convenu.

The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting.

L'opérateur a répondu au téléphone avec une salutation formelle.

He gave a perfunctory nod as he passed by.

Il hocha la tête d'un air convenu en passant.

She gave a perfunctory apology without really meaning it.

Elle fit ses excuses d'un air convenu, sans vraiment le regretter.

The meeting ended with a perfunctory thank you from the boss.

La réunion s'est terminée par un simple remerciement convenu du chef.

He did a perfunctory job on the assignment, just to get it done.

Il fit un travail convenu sur la tâche, juste pour la terminer.

Her perfunctory smile didn't fool anyone.

Son sourire convenu n'a trompé personne.

The receptionist gave a perfunctory greeting to the visitors.

La réceptionniste fit un accueil convenu aux visiteurs.

He made a perfunctory attempt to help, but didn't really try.

Il fit une tentative convenue d'aider, mais il n'a pas vraiment essayé.

The apology seemed perfunctory and insincere.

Les excuses semblaient convenues et insincères.

She gave a perfunctory response to his question, not really listening.

Elle donna une réponse convenue à sa question, sans vraiment écouter.

His perfunctory attitude towards his work was evident in the results.

Son attitude convenue envers son travail était évidente dans les résultats.

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