occasionnels

Occasionnels is the masculine plural form of the French adjective occasionnel and is also used as a noun in some contexts. As an adjective, occasionnel describes something that happens only from time to time or is not regular. It is applied across domains to indicate intermittent or sporadic occurrences, such as occasional events, occasional visits, or an occasional user. The feminine form is occasionnelle and the feminine plural is occasionnelles.

As a noun, occasionnel can refer to a person who performs a task or job only occasionally. In employment contexts, this use denotes casual, temporary, or irregular work arrangements, often to cover peaks in demand or short-term projects. Such workers may be employed for limited periods and are typically distinguished from permanent staff or more formal contracts, though exact definitions vary by country and sector. The term is common in industries with fluctuating workloads, such as hospitality, retail, and event management, and can also describe freelance contributors who supply work irregularly—such as journalism, design, or consulting.

In regional usage, the nuance of occasionnel ranges from neutral to mildly informal, signaling non-regularity without implying lack of reliability. The term is usually contrasted with more formal arrangements (for example, permanent contracts or long-term engagements) and with other descriptors for flexible labor, such as temporary or freelance.

See also: occasional, sporadic, casual work, part-time.