French Conversation · Level 28
89 words
French word
formellement
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔʁmɛləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbformally
Example
Il a formellement accepté le poste.
He formally accepted the position.
More examples
Cette clause est formellement interdite.
This clause is formally prohibited.
Core concept
A firm statement or decision placed within an accepted official framework.
Common phrases
formellement interdit
formally prohibited
formellement accepté
formally accepted
formellement reconnu
formally recognized
Similar words
officiellement: With approval or authority formally granted by a government or institution.
catégoriquement: Firmly and unambiguously, especially when expressing denial or refusal.
explicitement: Clearly and directly, using specific words to prevent misunderstanding.
Definition in French
Sert à exprimer une déclaration claire et sans équivoque, souvent formulée selon des usages ou des normes établies.
Word origin
Formellement is formed from French formel and the adverbial suffix -ment, while formel descends through Old French from Latin formalis, related to forma, "form".
Usage tips
- In formal writing, formellement often strengthens an acceptance or refusal and can mean "explicitly" or "categorically" rather than merely "in a formal manner".