French Conversation · Level 87
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French word
majoritairement
Pronunciation
IPA/maʒoʁitɛʁəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbmainly
Example
La ville est majoritairement industrielle.
The city is mainly industrial.
More examples
Le comité est majoritairement composé de bénévoles.
The committee is mainly composed of volunteers.
Core concept
A group has one dominant shared trait, with only a smaller portion showing something different.
Common phrases
majoritairement composé de
mainly composed of ___
majoritairement jeune
predominantly young
Similar words
principalement: Mainly due to the leading factor or reason.
en grande partie: To a large extent, though not necessarily entirely.
pour la plupart: In most cases or among most members of a group.
largement: To a considerable degree or across a broad range.
Definition in French
Signale que la plus grande partie d'un groupe ou d'une population présente une caractéristique donnée.
Word origin
The adverb majoritairement comes from majoritaire plus the adverbial suffix -ment, while majoritaire is formed from majorité with -aire.
Usage tips
- Majoritairement has a formal, analytical tone and often suits reports or descriptions of populations better than everyday "pour la plupart."
Other meanings
- mostlyadverb
Related words
- majoritairemajoritarianadjective
- majoritémajoritynoun