French word

spécialement

Pronunciation

IPA/spesjaləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbspecifically

Example

Je t'ai spécialement appelé pour te le dire.

I specifically called you to tell you.

Illustration for spécialement (specifically)

More examples

Ce cadeau a été spécialement choisi pour toi.

This gift was specially chosen for you.

Core concept

A spotlight aimed at one chosen person, object, or purpose, making that target the focus.

Common phrases

  • spécialement pour toi

    specially for you

  • spécialement préparé

    specially prepared

Similar words

particulièrement: To a notably high degree or with a striking quality.
surtout: Above all, referring to the most important point or subject.
notamment: For example, by singling out one specific case or element.
exprès: Deliberately, with a clear purpose or intention.

Definition in French

Marque qu'une action a été faite pour une personne, un objet ou un but particulier, ou qu'une qualité concerne spécifiquement ce(s) élément(s).

Word origin

Spécialement is formed from French spécial with the adverbial suffix -ement; spécial comes from Latin specialis, meaning particular.

Usage tips

  • Spécialement can mean specifically or especially, while exprès more clearly expresses the idea of doing something deliberately.

Other meanings

  • speciallyadverb
  • especiallyadverb

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