French Conversation · Level 135
30 words
French word
minutieusement
Pronunciation
IPA/minysjøzəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbcarefully
Example
Elle a préparé le projet minutieusement.
She prepared the project carefully.
More examples
Avant d'envoyer la lettre, vérifie minutieusement les adresses.
Before sending the letter, check the addresses meticulously.
Core concept
A careful hand checks every small part of a project, leaving no detail unattended.
Common phrases
vérifier minutieusement
check meticulously
chercher minutieusement
search meticulously
nettoyer minutieusement
clean meticulously
Similar words
soigneusement: With careful and thorough handling.
attentivement: With focused attention while observing.
Definition in French
De façon très précise et attentive, en insistant sur les détails.
Word origin
Minutieusement comes from minutieuse, the feminine form of minutieux, with the adverbial suffix -ment; minutie is related to Latin minutia and minutus.
Usage tips
- Minutieusement is more formal and written than everyday soigneusement, while avec beaucoup de soin is a natural neutral alternative.
Other meanings
- in detailadverb
Opposites
- superficiellementsuperficiallyadverb
- sommairementsummarilyadverb
Related words
- minutiemeticulousnessnoun
- minutieuxmeticulousadjective