French word

résolument

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁezolymɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbresolutely

Example

Il a résolument refusé l'offre.

He resolutely refused the offer.

Illustration for résolument (resolutely)

More examples

Elle a agi résolument pour protéger sa famille.

She acted resolutely to protect her family.

Core concept

A straight arrow moving forward without wavering.

Common phrases

  • agir résolument

    act resolutely

  • refuser résolument

    refuse resolutely

  • choisir résolument

    choose resolutely

Similar words

fermement: With strong resolve or force, maintaining a steady position.
catégoriquement: In an unequivocal way that clearly expresses denial or refusal.

Definition in French

D'une manière ferme et décidée, sans hésitation, exprimant une volonté nette.

Word origin

Résolument is formed from the adjective résolu with the adverbial ending -ment; résolu comes from Latin resolutus, the past participle of resolvere.

Usage tips

  • Résolument often sounds formal or emphatic, so everyday speech may prefer clairement, fermement, or sans hésiter depending on the context.

Other meanings

  • decisivelyadverb
  • firmlyadverb

Opposites

  • indécisémentindecisivelyadverb
  • hésitammenthesitantlyadverb

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