seulement
only
Ce mot sert à dire qu’il n’y a rien d’autre ou pas plus que ce qui est mentionné.
Word: seulement
Meaning:
"Seulement" is a French adverb that means "only," "just," or "merely" in English. It is used to indicate exclusivity or limitation.
Usage:
- To express that something is the sole case or element:
Ex.: Je veux seulement du café. (I want only coffee.) - To emphasize restriction or a small degree/number:
Ex.: Il y a seulement trois places disponibles. (There are only three spots available.)
Parts:
The word "seulement" comes from the adjective "seul" (meaning "alone" or "only") combined with the suffix "-ment," which forms adverbs in French.
Synonyms:
- uniquement (exclusively)
- simplement (simply, just)
- exclusivement (exclusively)
Antonyms:
- aussi (also)
- y compris (including)
- également (equally)
These antonyms indicate inclusion or addition rather than limitation.
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Examples
Elle veut seulement comprendre la vérité.adverb
She only wants to understand the truth.
Nous avons seulement deux choix.adverb
We have only two choices.
Marie prend seulement un café le matin.adverb
Marie has only a coffee in the morning.
Marie prend seulement un café.adverb
Marie is having only a coffee.
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