French word

impérativement

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃peʁativəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbabsolutely

Example

Il faut impérativement confirmer la réservation.

You absolutely have to confirm the reservation.

Illustration for impérativement (absolutely)

More examples

En cas de réaction allergique, prenez impérativement ce médicament.

In case of an allergic reaction, be sure to take this medication.

Core concept

A required step stamped in red, with every exception crossed out.

Common phrases

  • confirmer impérativement

    be sure to confirm ___

  • respecter impérativement

    strictly comply with ___

  • suivre impérativement

    be sure to follow ___

Similar words

forcément: A result or conclusion is unavoidable and follows as a matter of course.
absolument: It emphatically confirms that something is entirely true.
obligatoirement: Compliance is required because of a rule or duty.
nécessairement: An outcome follows inevitably from a particular condition or cause.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une action doit être faite absolument, sans possibilité d'exception.

Word origin

Impérativement comes from the adjective impératif plus the adverb-forming suffix -ment; impératif descends from Latin imperativus, from imperare, 'to command'.

Usage tips

  • Impérativement is common in formal instructions and can sound forceful in casual speech.

Other meanings

  • imperativelyadverb

Opposites

  • facultativementoptionallyadverb

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