French word

uniquement

Pronunciation

IPA/ynikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbonly

Example

C'est uniquement pour toi.

It's only for you.

Illustration for uniquement (only)

More examples

Nous acceptons uniquement les paiements en ligne.

We accept only online payments.

Core concept

A narrow gate admits one option or condition and shuts out all alternatives.

Common phrases

  • uniquement pour

    only for

  • uniquement en ligne

    online only

  • uniquement si

    only if

Similar words

seulement: Refers to one thing alone, without including anything else.
juste: Indicates that something applies to exactly one point and no other.
exclusivement: Strongly limits something to one target, allowing no others.

Definition in French

Signifie « exclusivement » ou « seulement », utilisé pour limiter le champ d'application à une personne, une chose ou une circonstance.

Word origin

French formed uniquement from the adjective unique and the adverb-forming suffix -ment, with unique from Latin unicus, 'single' or 'only'.

Usage tips

  • The position of uniquement usually stays close to the phrase it limits because moving it can change the sentence's scope.

Opposites

Related words

  • uniquesoleadjective
  • unicitéuniquenessnoun

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