French word

politiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/politikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbpolitically

Example

Ce sujet est politiquement sensible.

This subject is politically sensitive.

Illustration for politiquement (politically)

More examples

Le débat est politiquement chargé.

The debate is politically charged.

Core concept

A public issue viewed through the power, interests, and strategic positions involved.

Common phrases

  • politiquement correct

    politically correct

  • politiquement engagé

    politically engaged

Similar words

personnellement: Based on personal feelings, experiences, preferences, or individual viewpoints.
idéologiquement: Within the framework of a particular ideology or set of ideals.
économiquement: Considering costs, profits, or effects on the economy.
socialement: Considering effects on society, groups, or social structures.

Definition in French

D'un point de vue politique, selon les intérêts, les enjeux ou les positions des acteurs.

Word origin

The suffix -ment turns politique into an adverb, while politique descends through Latin politicus from Greek politikos, related to polis, meaning city.

Usage tips

  • The fixed phrase politiquement parlant means politically speaking and frames the following point as a political viewpoint.

Opposites

Related words

  • politiquepoliticaladjective
  • politiserpoliticizeverb
  • politisationpoliticizationnoun

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