adverb

brutalement

brutally · abruptly

The French word "brutalement" is an adverb derived from the adjective "brutal". Here's an explanation in English:

Meaning:

  • Brutalement means brutally, harshly, or violently in English.
  • It describes an action done in a very forceful, rough, or cruel manner, without gentleness or consideration.

For example:

  • "Il a été brutalement interrompu." — "He was abruptly/brutally interrupted."
  • "Le vent a soufflé brutalement." — "The wind blew violently."

Parts of the word:

  • Brutal (adjective) — meaning brutal, harsh, or cruel.
  • -ement (adverbial suffix) — used to turn adjectives into adverbs, similar to "-ly" in English.

French synonyms:

  • violemment (violently)
  • sévèrement (severely)
  • fortement (strongly, forcefully)
  • rudement (roughly)
  • cruellement (cruelly)

French antonyms:

  • doucement (gently, softly)
  • paisiblement (peacefully)
  • tranquillement (quietly, calmly)
  • avec douceur (with gentleness)

In summary, brutalement conveys that something is done with force, severity, or cruelty, often in a sudden or unconsidered way.

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Examples

Il a répondu brutalement sans réfléchir aux conséquences.adverb

He answered brutally without thinking about the consequences.

Le vent a changé brutalement pendant la nuit.adverb

The wind changed abruptly during the night.

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