English–French

“considerably” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃sibləmɑ̃/

Example

Le prix a sensiblement augmenté ce mois-ci.

The price increased considerably this month.

Illustration for sensiblement (considerably)

How to say “considerably” in French

“Considerably” in French is sensiblement.

A measured shift large enough to stand out clearly on a scale.

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

Example sentences with sensiblement

La qualité de l'air s'est sensiblement améliorée cet été.

The air quality improved significantly this summer.

Tips for using sensiblement

  • Sensiblement is a false friend of English 'sensibly'; it usually describes a noticeable degree, whereas 'sensibly' means reasonably or with good judgment.

Other French words for “considerably”

Le prix a augmenté considérablement.

The price increased considerably.

“considerably” in other languages