French Conversation · Level 76
59 words
French word
évidemment
Pronunciation
IPA/evidamɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbof course
Example
Tu peux compter sur moi, évidemment.
You can count on me, of course.
More examples
Ça va évidemment marcher.
It will of course work.
Core concept
A fact stands in clear light, leaving no real doubt and making agreement feel natural.
Common phrases
évidemment oui
of course, yes
évidemment non
of course not
Similar words
bien sûr: Signals immediate agreement or approval without hesitation.
bien entendu: Shows ready acceptance of what has just been said as only natural.
naturellement: Indicates that something is naturally regarded as a matter of course.
Definition in French
Signifie «de manière évidente» ou «naturellement», employé pour montrer qu'une chose va de soi.
Word origin
French évidemment is formed from évident with the adverbial suffix -ment, while évident comes from Latin evidens, meaning clear or apparent and related to videre, to see.
Usage tips
- As a standalone reply, évidemment can sound abrupt or patronizing, so bien sûr is often a warmer choice when accepting a request.