English–French

“affectionately” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/afɛktɥøzəmɑ̃/

Example

Il a embrassé sa fille affectueusement.

He kissed his daughter affectionately.

Illustration for affectueusement (affectionately)

How to say “affectionately” in French

“Affectionately” in French is affectueusement.

A warm gesture or expression that visibly carries fondness toward someone.

Full entry for affectueusement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with affectueusement

Elle a regardé son fils affectueusement.

She looked at her son affectionately.

Tips for using affectueusement

  • Affectueusement usually describes how an action is performed, as in Il a embrassé sa fille affectueusement, rather than naming a feeling by itself.

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