French word

dramatiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/dʁamatikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbdramatically

Example

Il a dramatiquement changé d'avis.

He changed his mind dramatically.

Illustration for dramatiquement (dramatically)

More examples

La situation économique s'est dramatiquement détériorée.

The economic situation has deteriorated dramatically.

Core concept

A change or effect suddenly becoming large enough to command attention.

Common phrases

  • changer dramatiquement d'avis

    change one's mind dramatically

  • augmenter dramatiquement

    increase dramatically

  • s'aggraver dramatiquement

    worsen dramatically

Similar words

très: To an exceptionally high degree.
beaucoup: In great quantities or to a considerable extent.
considérablement: To a significant extent or by a substantial amount.
fortement: With considerable force or influence.

Definition in French

Signifie de façon remarquable ou très prononcée, utilisé pour souligner l'ampleur ou la soudaineté d'un changement ou d'un effet.

Word origin

French formed dramatiquement from dramatique, itself from Latin dramaticus and Greek dramatikos, with the adverb-forming suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • Dramatiquement is an emphatic, often formal choice in reporting and explanation, while très or beaucoup can sound more neutral in casual speech.

Other meanings

  • drasticallyadverb
  • markedlyadverb

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