French Conversation · Level 47
73 words
French word
classiquement
Pronunciation
IPA/klasikəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbclassically
Example
Elle chante classiquement.
She sings classically.
More examples
Il s'habille classiquement.
He dresses classically.
Core concept
Something done in the customary, standard form of its kind.
Common phrases
chanter classiquement
sing classically
jouer classiquement
play classically
s'habiller classiquement
dress classically
Similar words
généralement: Broadly speaking, or in most cases.
normalement: As expected under usual circumstances.
traditionnellement: Following customary or traditional practices.
Definition in French
Selon une norme, une tradition ou un modèle établi, de façon typique et conforme aux usages.
Word origin
French formed classiquement by adding -ment to classique, a word inherited through French from Latin classicus.
Usage tips
- Classiquement can frame a standard or textbook case, while en général more directly expresses a broad generalization.
Other meanings
- typicallyadverb
- traditionallyadverb
Opposites
- modernementmodernlyadverb
Related words
- classiqueclassicaladjective
- classicismeclassicismnoun