French word

largement

Pronunciation

IPA/laʁʒəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbwidely

Example

Ce problème est largement connu.

This problem is widely known.

Illustration for largement (widely)

More examples

Ils ont largement dépassé les objectifs.

They far exceeded the objectives.

Core concept

Something spreading widely, either across an area or through the strength of its effect.

Common phrases

  • largement d'accord

    strongly in agreement

  • largement dépassé

    far exceeded

  • largement répandu

    widely spread

Similar words

beaucoup: In large quantities or to a substantial degree.
très: To a very high degree.
nettement: In a clear and unmistakable manner.
énormément: To an exceptionally large degree.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une chose s'étend sur une grande surface ou qu'une action atteint un degré élevé.

Word origin

Largement is formed from large with the French adverbial suffix -ment, ultimately related to Latin mente; large comes from Latin largus, "abundant" or "generous."

Usage tips

  • Before a past participle or adjective, largement can mean "widely" or "very," as in largement accepté or largement supérieur.

Other meanings

  • largelyadverb
  • substantiallyadverb

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