English–French
“mainly” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɛ̃sipaləmɑ̃/
Example
Je mange principalement des légumes.
I mainly eat vegetables.
How to say “mainly” in French
“Mainly” in French is principalement.
A pie chart shows one dominant slice across a group or period.
Example sentences with principalement
Paris est principalement connu pour ses monuments.
Paris is mainly known for its monuments.
Tips for using principalement
- Principalement and surtout overlap, but principalement marks the main share, whereas surtout highlights a notably important or preferred element.
Other French words for “mainly”
Ce livre est essentiellement destiné aux enfants.
This book is mainly intended for children.
La ville est majoritairement industrielle.
The city is mainly industrial.