French word

manifestement

Pronunciation

IPA/manifɛstəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbclearly

Example

Il est manifestement fatigué aujourd'hui.

He is clearly tired today.

Illustration for manifestement (clearly)

More examples

Cette information est manifestement fausse.

This information is plainly false.

Core concept

A visible fact stands in the open, so the speaker treats its truth as immediately apparent.

Common phrases

  • manifestement faux

    plainly false

  • manifestement inutile

    plainly useless

Similar words

évidemment: Used when an idea or fact is plainly obvious.
visiblement: Clearly apparent from what can be seen or observed.
clairement: In a clear and easily understood way.
apparemment: Seemingly true based on outward signs or available information.

Definition in French

Signale que quelque chose est évident ou perceptible pour le locuteur, sans qu'une preuve supplémentaire soit nécessaire.

Word origin

The adverb manifestement was formed from the French adjective manifeste and the productive suffix -ment, with manifeste inherited from Latin manifestus.

Usage tips

  • Manifestement marks the speaker's assessment rather than an independently stated proof, so it can sound emphatic when applied to another person's motives or actions.

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