English–French

“appropriately” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁtinamɑ̃/

Example

Il a répondu pertinemment à la question.

He answered the question appropriately.

Illustration for pertinemment (appropriately)

How to say “appropriately” in French

“Appropriately” in French is pertinemment.

A remark that lands exactly on the point under discussion.

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

Example sentences with pertinemment

Il a pertinemment dit son avis.

He pertinently stated his opinion.

Tips for using pertinemment

  • Pertinemment has a formal or polished register, while everyday speech often uses à propos or de manière pertinente instead.

Other French words for “appropriately”

Il faut utiliser ce mot judicieusement.

This word must be used appropriately.

“appropriately” in other languages