French word

extrêmement

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkstʁɛməmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbextremely

Example

Cette soupe est extrêmement chaude.

This soup is extremely hot.

Illustration for extrêmement (extremely)

More examples

Ce film est extrêmement ennuyeux.

This film is extremely boring.

Core concept

A gauge needle pushed almost to the far end of its scale.

Common phrases

  • extrêmement important

    extremely important

  • extrêmement difficile

    extremely difficult

  • extrêmement cher

    extremely expensive

Similar words

très: To a very high degree.
vraiment: Used to express strong affirmation or emotion.
trop: To an excessive degree, beyond what is suitable.

Definition in French

Exprime un degré très élevé ou absolu d'une qualité ou d'une intensité, et qui renforce généralement un adjectif ou un autre adverbe.

Word origin

Extrêmement comes from the adjective extrême with the adverbial suffix -ment, while extrême descends from Latin extremus, meaning "outermost."

Usage tips

  • Extrêmement is stronger and more formal than très, so it appears especially often in careful or written French.

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