French Conversation · Level 20
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French word
principalement
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɛ̃sipaləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbmainly
Example
Je mange principalement des légumes.
I mainly eat vegetables.
More examples
Paris est principalement connu pour ses monuments.
Paris is mainly known for its monuments.
Core concept
A pie chart shows one dominant slice across a group or period.
Common phrases
principalement connu pour
mainly known for
principalement présent dans
mainly present in
Similar words
surtout: Draws special attention to a particular point or person.
généralement: Indicates that something is generally the case.
Definition in French
S'utilise pour exprimer que quelque chose est vrai pour la majeure partie d'un ensemble ou d'une période.
Word origin
The Latin root principalis developed into French principal, and -ment turns that adjective into the adverb principalement.
Usage tips
- Principalement and surtout overlap, but principalement marks the main share, whereas surtout highlights a notably important or preferred element.
Related words
- principalmainadjective