French Conversation · Level 67
60 words
French word
matériellement
Pronunciation
IPA/mateʁjɛləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbmaterially
Example
Ils sont matériellement aidés par l'association.
They are materially helped by the association.
More examples
Après l'héritage, il est matériellement indépendant.
After the inheritance, he is materially independent.
Core concept
Concrete goods, money, or practical resources that affect a situation.
Common phrases
être matériellement riche
be materially wealthy
soutenir matériellement
provide material support
être matériellement indépendant
be materially independent
Similar words
financièrement: Through money, funding, or other economic support.
concrètement: In a specific and practical way.
Definition in French
D'une manière liée aux biens, aux ressources matérielles ou aux aspects concrets d'une situation.
Word origin
Matériellement comes from the adjective matériel, descended from Latin materialis ('of matter'), with French -ment forming the adverb.
Usage tips
- Matériellement can cover goods and practical support, whereas financièrement specifically highlights money or finances.
Opposites
- spirituellementspirituallyadverb
Related words
- matérielmaterialadjective
- matérialismematerialismnoun
- matérialistematerialisticadjective