French word

terriblement

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛʁibləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbvery

Example

Je suis terriblement fatigué.

I am very tired.

Illustration for terriblement (very)

More examples

Ce manteau est terriblement cher.

This coat is terribly expensive.

Core concept

A quality or feeling rising until it dominates the whole scene.

Common phrases

  • terriblement cher

    terribly expensive

  • terriblement drôle

    terribly funny

  • terriblement dangereux

    terribly dangerous

Similar words

très: Indicates a very high degree.
extrêmement: Indicates an exceptionally high degree or intensity.
vraiment: Strongly confirms that something is true or reaches a stated degree.
énormément: Indicates a very large amount or degree.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une qualité ou un état se manifeste à un degré très élevé, souvent placé devant l'adjectif.

Word origin

French forms terriblement from terrible by adding -ment, and terrible descends through French from Latin terribilis, originally describing something that causes fear.

Usage tips

  • Terriblement also intensifies favorable adjectives in French, as in terriblement délicieux, so it is not limited to negative situations.

Other meanings

  • terriblyadverb

Opposites

  • peulittleadverb
  • modérémentmoderatelyadverb

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