French word

professionnellement

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁofɛsjonɛləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbprofessionally

Example

Elle parle professionnellement de son métier.

She talks professionally about her work.

Illustration for professionnellement (professionally)

More examples

Il se comporte professionnellement lors des réunions.

He behaves professionally during meetings.

Core concept

Work-related action carried out according to the expected methods and standards of a profession.

Common phrases

  • se comporter professionnellement

    behave professionally

Similar words

au travail: At the workplace or while carrying out one's job.
dans son métier: Within one's particular profession or trade.
de façon professionnelle: In a skilled and professional manner.

Definition in French

Indique que l'action se déroule dans un cadre professionnel, selon les usages ou exigences du travail.

Word origin

French derives professionnellement from professionnel by adding -ment, the regular suffix used to form many manner adverbs from adjectives.

Usage tips

  • The adverb describes a manner or work-related frame, whereas the adjective professionnel must agree with a noun in gender and number.

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