French word

quasiment

Pronunciation

IPA/kazimɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbalmost

Example

J'ai quasiment fini.

I've almost finished.

Illustration for quasiment (almost)

More examples

Il y avait quasiment tout le monde.

Almost everyone was there.

Core concept

A result close enough to the target that the remaining difference is barely noticeable.

Common phrases

  • quasiment fini

    almost finished

  • quasiment tous

    almost everyone

  • quasiment impossible

    almost impossible

Similar words

presque: Indicates that an outcome or state is nearly reached or established.
à peu près: Describes a number, amount, or degree as roughly within a given range.
pratiquement: Indicates that something is almost equivalent in practical effect.

Definition in French

Exprime qu'une quantité, une durée ou un fait est presque atteinte, sans être complètement réalisée.

Word origin

The adverb quasiment developed by attaching French -ment to quasi, a borrowing of Latin quasi with the sense 'almost' or 'as if'.

Usage tips

  • In 'quasiment pas', quasiment modifies the negation, giving the meaning 'hardly' or 'almost not' rather than simple absence.

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