from time to time

from time to time
An adverb phrase is a group of words used to describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., de plus en plus).
adverb phrase
a. de temps en temps
We don't keep in touch, but our paths cross from time to time.Nous ne sommes pas restés en contact, mais nos chemins se croisent de temps en temps.
b. de temps à autre
Sam lives far away, but she comes to visit us from time to time.Sam habite loin, mais elle vient nous rendre visite de temps à autre.
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