conveniently
gb/kənvˈinjəntli/ us/kənvˈinjəntli/
B1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B1
property
1
in an easy, practical way
in a way that is easy and useful
Schéma d’usage :
[do something] conveniently
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t use the adjective: say 'You can park conveniently here,' not 'You can park convenient here.'
Synonymes
easily (Focuses on lack of difficulty rather than suitability.)
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handily (Slightly informal; suggests useful ease.)
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practically (Emphasizes usefulness in real life.)
Antonymes
inconveniently (Not easy or causes problems.)
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awkwardly (Uncomfortable or difficult to use.)
Collocations
conveniently arranged
|conveniently packaged
|conveniently organized
|conveniently stored
|conveniently available
|conveniently accessed
|conveniently designed
|conveniently displayed
|conveniently labeled
|conveniently delivered
Thèmes
daily_life
|practicality
Exemples
- All the instructions are conveniently printed on the inside cover.
- The app lets you conveniently save your receipts in one place.
- Meals can be conveniently heated in the microwave.
Exemples pédagogiques
- You can pay conveniently online.
- The buttons are conveniently labeled.
adverb
B1
relation
2
in an easy-to-reach place
near enough to reach easily
Schéma d’usage :
conveniently [near/by/close to] [place]
Erreur fréquente :
Use 'conveniently' for ease of access, not for physical closeness alone (though closeness is often the reason).
Synonymes
accessibly (More formal; emphasizes ease of access.)
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nearby (Highlights closeness, not necessarily convenience.)
Antonymes
remotely (Far away and harder to reach.)
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inconveniently (Not well placed for easy access.)
Collocations
conveniently located
|conveniently situated
|conveniently placed
|conveniently near
|conveniently close
|conveniently positioned
|conveniently within walking distance
|conveniently on the way
|conveniently by the station
|conveniently downtown
Thèmes
travel
|daily_life
|places
Exemples
- The hotel is conveniently close to the subway.
- Conveniently, the pharmacy is right across the street.
- We chose a house conveniently near her parents.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The bus stop is conveniently near my home.
adverb
B1
relation
3
at a suitable time
at a good time for you
Schéma d’usage :
conveniently [at/on/by] [time]; [do something] conveniently [when]
Erreur fréquente :
For making plans, 'at a convenient time' is often more natural than 'conveniently' alone.
Synonymes
suitably (More formal; focuses on appropriateness.)
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at a good time (Plain phrasing; emphasizes timing.)
Antonymes
inconveniently (At a time that causes difficulty.)
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badly timed (Specifically about poor timing.)
Collocations
conveniently timed
|conveniently scheduled
|conveniently arranged
|conveniently later
|conveniently early
|conveniently after work
|conveniently during lunch
|conveniently at short notice
|conveniently before the meeting
|conveniently in advance
Thèmes
time
|daily_life
|scheduling
Exemples
- Could you call back later, more conveniently?
- The appointment was conveniently scheduled for Friday afternoon.
- Conveniently, the class ends before my shift starts.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Let’s meet conveniently after work.
adverb
C1
property
4
in a self-serving way
in a way that helps someone (often unfairly)
Schéma d’usage :
conveniently [forget/ignore/omit/overlook] [something]
Erreur fréquente :
This sense is often ironic/critical; it can sound accusatory in conversation.
Synonymes
strategically (More explicit about planning and intent.)
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selectively (Emphasizes choosing some facts and not others.)
Antonymes
fairly (In an unbiased, just way.)
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honestly (Without hiding facts or motives.)
Collocations
conveniently forget
|conveniently ignored
|conveniently omitted
|conveniently overlooked
|conveniently left out
|conveniently unavailable
|conveniently absent
|conveniently fails to mention
|conveniently forgets to
|conveniently avoids
Thèmes
argument
|ethics
|communication
Exemples
- He conveniently forgot to mention that he had already seen the report.
- The article conveniently ignores the most recent evidence.
- The files were conveniently 'missing' when the audit began.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She conveniently forgot my message.
adverb
B2
event
5
by a helpful coincidence
luckily, in a way that helps
Schéma d’usage :
Conveniently, [something happens].
Erreur fréquente :
Depending on context, this can sound neutral ('luckily') or slightly ironic (as if too perfect).
Synonymes
fortunately (Clearly positive; less about suitability.)
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as luck would have it (More idiomatic; highlights chance.)
Antonymes
unfortunately (By bad luck rather than helpful luck.)
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inconveniently (Happening in an unhelpful way.)
Collocations
conveniently enough
|quite conveniently
|very conveniently
|conveniently happened
|conveniently appeared
|conveniently arrived
|conveniently there
|conveniently at hand
|conveniently found
|conveniently turned up
Thèmes
chance
|daily_life
|storytelling
Exemples
- Conveniently, I had a spare charger in my bag.
- A taxi came by conveniently just as we stepped outside.
- Conveniently, the answer was in the first paragraph.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Conveniently, I had some cash.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
conveniently
API
GB/kənvˈinjəntli/
US/kənvˈinjəntli/
Syllabes et accentuation
con - veni - ently (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (veni)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: conveniently
- Plural: convenientlies
Famille de mots
Forms
convenientlies
noun
Core family
convenient
adjective A2
convenience
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
conveniently enough
1/kənvˈinjəntli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
as it happens; helpfully
luckily, it was helpful
Exemples
- Conveniently enough, the store was still open when we arrived.
- Conveniently enough, she had the exact form we needed.
- Conveniently enough, the key was under the mat.
conveniently forget
1/kənvˈinjəntli fɚɡˈɛt/
fixed phrase
pretend not to remember
forget on purpose because it helps you
Exemples
- He conveniently forgot to bring the receipt.
- They conveniently forget that the policy changed last year.
- She conveniently forgot our agreement when it no longer suited her.
conveniently ignore
1/kənvˈinjəntli ɪɡnˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
avoid noticing important facts
not pay attention because it is not helpful to you
Exemples
- The report conveniently ignores the cost of maintenance.
- He conveniently ignored her earlier warnings.
- They conveniently ignore the parts of the study that disagree with them.