English to French Meaning of intermittent - intermittent

Intermittent :

intermittent

adjective

rémittent, alterner

Intermittent :: intermittentIntermittently :: par intermittence

← Intermission

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Definitions of intermittent in English

Adjective(1) stopping and starting at irregular intervals

Examples of intermittent in English

(1) It is often accompanied by intermittent periods of stiffness that is related to muscle guarding.(2) The sound can be of any pitch or type, continuous or intermittent .(3) As the symptoms are intermittent , and only occur in cold conditions, it is rare for the clinician to witness an attack.(4) Not even intermittent rain, lack of sponsorship, or a faulty sound system could stop the fun had by all.(5) We've had intermittent contact throughout and I did see him over the summer.(6) Despite the intermittent downpours, the punters stumped up in healthy numbers.(7) Watching intermittent flashes of light floating randomly through the air is a spectacular sight.(8) The pain can vary in occurrence and be mild and intermittent , or more pronounced and steady.(9) The air-conditioning system makes an intermittent but very loud noise when the engine is turned off.(10) I don't care if rain is patchy or scattered or intermittent or coming in from an easterly direction.(11) She was also warned last weekend about intermittent disruptions this week.(12) The weather was typically hot, although there was a threat of intermittent rain throughout the day.(13) His sleep was fitful and intermittent , and he soon rose from bed to go and see his son.(14) The men try to feed their families by finding intermittent work as labourers.(15) Two weeks later, five rangers ascended the west face in intermittent rain and snow.(16) I had intermittent hot and cold flushes, uncontrollable shivers and shakes and a burning sore throat.

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Synonyms

Adjective

1. sporadic ::

sporadique

2. irregular ::

irrégulier

3. fitful ::

intermittent

4. spasmodic ::

spasmodique

5. broken ::

cassé

6. fragmentary ::

fragmentaire

7. discontinuous ::

discontinu

8. isolated ::

isolé

9. random ::

au hasard

10. patchy ::

inégal

12. occasional ::

occasionnel

13. infrequent ::

rare

14. periodic ::

périodique

15. episodic ::

épisodique

17. recurrent ::

récurrent

18. on and off ::

allumé et éteint

19. herky-jerky ::

saccadé

Antonyms

1. constant ::

constant

2. continuous ::

continu

3. unceasing ::

incessant

Different Forms

intermittent, intermittently

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