French word

notamment

Pronunciation

IPA/notamɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbespecially

Example

J'aime les fruits, notamment les pommes.

I like fruit, especially apples.

Illustration for notamment (especially)

More examples

La réunion a été utile, notamment pour clarifier les objectifs.

The meeting was useful, especially for clarifying the objectives.

Core concept

One clearly marked example standing out from a broader group.

Common phrases

  • notamment pour

    especially for

  • notamment grâce à

    especially thanks to

  • notamment parmi

    especially among

Similar words

surtout: Used to emphasize what is most important among several things.
particulièrement: Used to emphasize an unusually strong quality or degree.
en particulier: Used to clearly highlight a specific example or subject.
spécialement: Used to emphasize a special reason or purpose.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour signaler qu'un élément mérite une attention particulière au sein d'un ensemble d'informations.

Word origin

The French adverb notamment developed from Old French notablement, built on notable and the adverbial suffix -ment from Latin notabilis.

Usage tips

  • After a complete statement, notamment can introduce a specific example or subgroup without meaning that the list is exhaustive.

Other meanings

  • for exampleadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • notablenotableadjective
  • notablementnotablyadverb

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