French Conversation · Level 72
58 words
French word
relativement
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəlativəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbrelatively
Example
Le film est relativement long.
The film is relatively long.
More examples
C'est relativement facile.
It's relatively easy.
Core concept
A degree shown against a comparison scale rather than as an absolute measure.
Common phrases
relativement facile
relatively easy
relativement cher
relatively expensive
relativement long
relatively long
Similar words
un peu: To a limited extent or in a small quantity.
plutôt: Somewhat, showing a mildly prominent quality or tendency.
assez: Fairly, with an amount or degree close to expectations.
légèrement: Slightly, with only a minimal change or effect.
Definition in French
Sert à nuancer une évaluation en la plaçant sur une échelle relative par rapport à autre chose.
Word origin
Relativement is formed from the adjective relatif and the adverbial suffix -ment, with relatif descending from Latin relativus, meaning related or referring to something else.
Usage tips
- Relativement often softens an assessment, whereas plutôt expresses a preference or tendency and assez focuses more on sufficient degree.
Other meanings
- fairlyadverb
- somewhatadverb
Opposites
- absolumentabsolutelyadverb
- totalementtotallyadverb
Related words
- relatifrelativeadjective
- relativitérelativitynoun
- relativiserrelativizeverb