French word

grièvement

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁijɛvəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbseriously

Example

Le patient a été grièvement blessé après la chute.

The patient was seriously injured after the fall.

Illustration for grièvement (seriously)

More examples

L'entreprise a été grièvement touchée par la crise.

The company was severely affected by the crisis.

Core concept

A level of harm so serious that recovery, repair, or normal function is substantially threatened.

Common phrases

  • grièvement blessé

    seriously injured

  • grièvement touché

    severely affected

Similar words

gravement: In a grave way involving serious danger to life or personal safety.
sérieusement: To a serious degree that demands attention and action.
sévèrement: To a highly intense degree, with severe consequences.

Definition in French

Indique qu'un fait ou un état présente une gravité notable, surtout employé pour qualifier des blessures ou des dommages sérieux.

Word origin

Grièvement comes from Old French grief, meaning grievous harm or suffering, with -ment forming an adverb.

Usage tips

  • Grièvement is more formal and narrower than English seriously, especially for injuries or damage rather than thoughts or judgments.

Other meanings

  • severelyadverb

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