French Conversation · Level 50
74 words
French word
inégalement
Pronunciation
IPA/inegaləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbunevenly
Example
Les bonbons ont été inégalement partagés entre les enfants.
The candies were distributed unevenly among the children.
More examples
Le professeur a inégalement noté les copies.
The teacher graded the papers unevenly.
Core concept
A spread of portions with noticeable gaps and clusters, so some areas receive more than others.
Common phrases
répartis inégalement
distributed unevenly
payés inégalement
paid unevenly
traités inégalement
treated unevenly
Similar words
irrégulièrement: With timing, frequency, or intervals lacking a regular pattern.
injustement: In a way judged morally unfair or unjust.
différemment: In a different way or state.
Definition in French
De manière inégale, sans répartition uniforme.
Word origin
The adverb combines the adjective inégal, built from in- and égal, with the adverb-forming suffix -ement.
Usage tips
- Inégalement describes a neutral difference in amount or distribution, whereas injustement usually concerns moral unfairness.