French word

considérablement

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sideʁabləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbconsiderably

Example

Le prix a augmenté considérablement.

The price increased considerably.

Illustration for considérablement (considerably)

More examples

Son salaire a diminué considérablement.

His salary decreased considerably.

Core concept

A visible jump to a much higher level or a very large degree.

Common phrases

  • diminuer considérablement

    decrease considerably

  • changer considérablement

    change considerably

Similar words

beaucoup: Expresses a fairly great degree or amount.
très: Expresses an especially high degree.
vraiment: Emphasizes the truth of a statement or description.
énormément: Expresses an immense degree or amount.

Definition in French

Exprime qu'une chose se produit à un niveau élevé ou qu'une variation est très importante.

Word origin

Considérablement is formed from French considérable with the adverbial suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • Considérablement is more formal than beaucoup and commonly follows the verb, as in a augmenté considérablement.

Other meanings

  • substantiallyadverb
  • significantlyadverb

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