French word

exclusivement

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksklyzivəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbonly

Example

Ce service est exclusivement réservé aux membres.

This service is reserved only for members.

Illustration for exclusivement (only)

More examples

Cette offre est exclusivement valable en ligne.

This offer is valid exclusively online.

Core concept

A space bears a sign that reserves it for one named purpose and blocks other uses.

Common phrases

  • réservé exclusivement aux membres

    reserved exclusively for members

  • vendu exclusivement en ligne

    sold exclusively online

  • destiné exclusivement aux adultes

    intended exclusively for adults

Similar words

uniquement: Showing that the scope is restricted to one specified thing alone.
seulement: Indicating no more than a limited range, amount, or number.

Definition in French

Indique que quelque chose est destiné uniquement à un groupe, une personne ou un usage précis, en excluant les autres.

Word origin

French formed exclusivement from exclusif and -ment; exclusif derives from Latin exclusivus, related to excludere, 'to shut out'.

Usage tips

  • With réservé, the usual pattern is exclusivement réservé à or aux, with the preposition introducing the permitted person or group.

Other meanings

  • exclusivelyadverb

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