French word

affectueusement

Pronunciation

IPA/afɛktɥøzəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbaffectionately

Example

Il a embrassé sa fille affectueusement.

He kissed his daughter affectionately.

Illustration for affectueusement (affectionately)

More examples

Elle a regardé son fils affectueusement.

She looked at her son affectionately.

Core concept

A warm gesture or expression that visibly carries fondness toward someone.

Common phrases

  • embrasser affectueusement

    kiss affectionately

  • regarder affectueusement

    look at affectionately

  • parler affectueusement

    speak affectionately

Similar words

tendrement: With tenderness and fondness expressed through words or actions.
chaleureusement: With warmth when welcoming someone or interacting with them closely.
amicalement: In a friendly and courteous manner.
gentiment: With considerate kindness and gentle treatment.

Definition in French

Avec chaleur et bienveillance, montrant de l'attachement pour une personne.

Word origin

Affectueusement is formed from affectueux with the adverb suffix -ment; affectueux comes from Latin affectuosus, related to affectus, meaning feeling or attachment.

Usage tips

  • Affectueusement usually describes how an action is performed, as in Il a embrassé sa fille affectueusement, rather than naming a feeling by itself.

Other meanings

  • lovinglyadverb
  • warmlyadverb

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