French word

solidement

Pronunciation

IPA/solidəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbfirmly

Example

La porte est solidement fermée.

The door is firmly closed.

Illustration for solidement (firmly)

More examples

Il tient solidement la main de son enfant.

He holds his child's hand firmly.

Core concept

A door held shut so firmly that force cannot easily move or loosen it.

Common phrases

  • tenir solidement

    hold firmly

  • fixer solidement

    fasten securely

  • accrocher solidement

    hang securely

Similar words

fermement: In a firmly fixed way that prevents movement.
étroitement: In a tightly fastened way with no gaps.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une action ou un état réalisé de façon ferme et stable, sans se déplacer ni se défaire facilement.

Word origin

Solidement is formed from the adjective solide with the adverb-forming suffix -ment, and solide comes from Latin solidus, meaning solid or firm.

Usage tips

  • Solidement usually describes physical security or stability, so it does not mean 'certainly' or 'surely'.

Other meanings

  • tightlyadverb
  • securelyadverb

Opposites

  • lâchementlooselyadverb
  • fragilementfragilelyadverb

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