French word

rigoureusement

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁiguʁøzəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbstrictly

Example

Les règles doivent être rigoureusement appliquées.

The rules must be strictly applied.

Illustration for rigoureusement (strictly)

More examples

Elle suit son régime rigoureusement pour atteindre son objectif.

She follows her diet strictly to achieve her goal.

Core concept

A rule-following action checked so precisely that no permitted detail is overlooked.

Common phrases

  • mesurer rigoureusement

    measure precisely

  • observer rigoureusement

    strictly observe

Similar words

strictement: Strictly in accordance with the relevant rules or standards.
correctement: Properly, so that the task is done correctly and without problems.
précisément: Exactly, including all small details.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une action est accomplie avec une grande rigueur, strictement conforme à une règle ou à une norme.

Word origin

The adverb rigoureusement is a regular derivative of rigoureux using -ement, with the adjective tracing back through French to Latin rigor, firmness or severity.

Usage tips

  • Rigoureusement can mean strictly or exactly depending on context, so it does not always describe an unpleasantly harsh action.

Other meanings

  • rigorouslyadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • rigueurstrictnessnoun
  • rigoureusestrictadjective

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