French Conversation · Level 54
73 words
French word
correctement
Pronunciation
IPA/koʁɛktəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbcorrectly
Example
Fais-le correctement.
Do it correctly.
More examples
Il a répondu correctement à la question.
He answered the question correctly.
Core concept
A task carried out without mistakes and in the expected way.
Common phrases
parler correctement
speak correctly
écrire correctement
write correctly
prononcer correctement
pronounce correctly
Similar words
bien: In a successful way that produces the desired outcome.
exactement: With words or numbers matching exactly.
juste: In the right amount or at the right time, with no excess or shortage.
parfaitement: Flawlessly and in a completely finished state.
Definition in French
En agissant correctement, c'est-à-dire sans faute et selon ce qui est attendu.
Word origin
French correctement comes from the adjective correct, ultimately from Latin correctus, with the French adverb suffix -ment.
Usage tips
- Correctement emphasizes correctness, while the more conversational bien often means simply well in similar sentences.
Other meanings
- accuratelyadverb
- properlyadverb
- appropriatelyadverb
Opposites
- incorrectementincorrectlyadverb
- malbadlyadverb
Related words
- correctcorrectadjective
- correctioncorrectionnoun
- correcteurproofreadernoun