French Conversation · Level 81
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French word
violemment
Pronunciation
IPA/vjolamɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbstrongly
Example
Il a critiqué la décision violemment.
He strongly criticized the decision.
More examples
Le vent secouait violemment les branches.
The wind was violently shaking the branches.
Core concept
A powerful force or emotion bursts outward in movement, action, or speech.
Common phrases
critiquer violemment
criticize harshly
réagir violemment
react violently
Similar words
fortement: To a strong degree, with a marked effect or influence.
vivement: With vivid intensity, showing a strong feeling or reaction.
sévèrement: In a hard and uncompromising manner, especially in punishment or criticism.
brutalement: With rough, forceful impact, often causing pain.
Definition in French
D'une manière très violente ou intense, marquant une grande force dans un mouvement, une action ou une émotion.
Word origin
Violemment is formed from the French adjective violent with the adverbial suffix -ment, and violent comes from Latin violentus, meaning forceful or intense.
Usage tips
- Violemment can describe harsh words or strong emotions, not only physical violence, as in Il a critiqué la décision violemment.