French word

pratiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁatikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbalmost

Example

J'ai pratiquement fini mon travail.

I've almost finished my work.

Illustration for pratiquement (almost)

More examples

Il est pratiquement impossible d'entrer sans réservation.

It is practically impossible to enter without a reservation.

Core concept

A result that is already real in practice, with only a thin gap separating it from complete or exact reality.

Common phrases

  • pratiquement fini

    practically finished

  • pratiquement impossible

    practically impossible

  • pratiquement tout le monde

    practically everyone

Similar words

presque: Indicates that something is almost the case.
à peu près: Gives an approximate amount or degree without concern for minor differences.
quasiment: Shows that something is very close to being complete or total.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour dire qu'il reste très peu à faire ou que quelque chose tient pour vrai en pratique.

Word origin

Pratiquement is formed from French pratique, from Latin practicus and Greek praktikos, plus the adverbial suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • In French, pratiquement can modify a phrase such as pratiquement rien, meaning virtually none rather than merely in a practical manner.

Other meanings

  • practicallyadverb

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