English–French

“implicitly” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃plisitəmɑ̃/

Example

Nous avons implicitement convenu de commencer demain.

We implicitly agreed to begin tomorrow.

Illustration for implicitement (implicitly)

How to say “implicitly” in French

“Implicitly” in French is implicitement.

A hidden thread joining what is said to an accepted conclusion.

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

Example sentences with implicitement

Il était implicitement entendu que je paierais.

It was implicitly understood that I would pay.

Tips for using implicitement

  • Implicitement is more formal than everyday phrases such as sans le dire, which often sound more natural in casual speech.

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