French Conversation · Level 64
75 words
French word
essentiellement
Pronunciation
IPA/esɑ̃sjɛləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbmainly
Example
Ce livre est essentiellement destiné aux enfants.
This book is mainly intended for children.
More examples
La politique se concentre essentiellement sur la relance économique.
The policy focuses primarily on economic recovery.
Core concept
A subject viewed with its central core in the foreground while secondary details recede.
Common phrases
être essentiellement composé de
be composed mainly of
essentiellement destiné à
primarily intended for
Similar words
surtout: Emphasizes that something is especially true or relevant in many cases.
principalement: Shows that one element, cause, or share is predominant.
avant tout: Presents something as the first and most important consideration.
Definition in French
Indique qu'une chose concerne principalement l'aspect le plus important ou l'essentiel d'un sujet.
Word origin
French essentiellement derives from essentiel, from Latin essentialis and essentia, combined with the adverb-forming suffix -ment.
Usage tips
- Essentiellement is often more formal than surtout or principalement, especially when summarizing a subject's main nature or purpose.