English–French
“abruptly” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁytaləmɑ̃/
Example
La musique s'est arrêtée brutalement.
The music stopped abruptly.
How to say “abruptly” in French
“Abruptly” in French is brutalement.
A motion or event that stops or changes in one harsh, shocking jolt.
Example sentences with brutalement
Il est parti brutalement.
He left abruptly.
Tips for using brutalement
- Brutalement can suggest violence or harshness as well as abruptness, while soudainement is more neutral for a sudden event.