French Conversation · Level 24
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French word
drastiquement
Pronunciation
IPA/dʁastikəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbdrastically
Example
Les prix ont drastiquement baissé.
Prices fell drastically.
More examples
Sa vie a drastiquement changé après l'accident.
His life changed drastically after the accident.
Core concept
A sharp drop or rise that becomes clearly visible in a short time.
Common phrases
baisser drastiquement
decrease drastically
augmenter drastiquement
rise drastically
réduire drastiquement
cut drastically
Similar words
nettement: Clearly and noticeably, with the difference or change easy to observe.
considérablement: By a large amount or degree, showing substantial change.
fortement: With strong force or intensity, producing an effect or change.
Definition in French
De façon brutale et nette, entraînant une modification importante et rapide.
Word origin
French forms drastiquement by adding -ment to the adjective drastique, which comes through Latin drasticus from Greek drastikos, related to the verb drân, 'to do'.
Usage tips
- Drastiquement describes the scale and speed of a change, whereas dramatiquement highlights an event's dramatic or emotional character.
Other meanings
- substantiallyadverb
- sharplyadverb
Opposites
- légèrementslightlyadverb
Related words
- drastiquedrasticadjective