French word

officiellement

Pronunciation

IPA/ofisjɛləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbofficially

Example

Le gouvernement a officiellement annoncé la mesure.

The government officially announced the measure.

Illustration for officiellement (officially)

More examples

Ce statut est officiellement reconnu depuis janvier.

This status has been officially recognized since January.

Core concept

A public seal placed on an announcement or decision.

Common phrases

  • annoncer officiellement

    officially announce

  • être officiellement reconnu

    be officially recognized

  • entrer officiellement en vigueur

    officially enter into force

Similar words

publiquement: Openly, before the public or through news reports.
officieusement: Unofficially, through insiders or unconfirmed reports.

Definition in French

Exprime que quelque chose est fait, déclaré ou reconnu par des instances publiques ou administratives.

Word origin

Officiellement is formed from French officiel, inherited through Old French from Latin officialis, 'of duty or service', plus the adverbial suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • Officiellement often sounds formal because it marks public or administrative status rather than private confirmation.

Other meanings

  • formallyadverb
  • publiclyadverb

Opposites

  • officieusementunofficiallyadverb
  • informellementinformallyadverb

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