soigneusement
carefully
D'une manière où l'on fait très attention et où l'on prend son temps pour bien faire les choses.
Word: soigneusement
Meaning:
"Soigneusement" is a French adverb that means "carefully" or "meticulously" in English. It describes the manner in which an action is performed, emphasizing attention to detail, thoroughness, or carefulness.
Parts:
- Root: soigne (from the verb soigner which means "to take care of" or "to treat")
- Suffix: -usement turns the adjective soigneux (careful, painstaking) into an adverb.
Usage:
- Elle a soigneusement préparé le dossier.
(She carefully prepared the file.)
Synonyms:
- attentivement (attentively)
- méticuleusement (meticulously)
- consciencieusement (conscientiously)
- prudemment (prudently)
Antonyms:
- négligemment (negligently)
- hâtivement (hastily)
Summary:
"Soigneusement" conveys the idea of doing something with care, precision, and attention to detail. It enhances verbs to show the action was performed thoughtfully and thoroughly.
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Examples
Elle range soigneusement ses affaires.adverb
She carefully puts away her things.
Nous avons placé les livres soigneusement sur l'étagère.adverb
We placed the books carefully on the shelf.
Avez-vous lu soigneusement les instructions avant d'utiliser cet appareil ?adverb
Have you read the instructions carefully before using this device?
Le mécanicien a vérifié soigneusement les freins de la voiture avant notre départ.adverb
The mechanic checked the car's brakes carefully before our departure.
Les preuves ont été examinées soigneusement par les experts pendant toute la semaine.adverb
The evidence was examined carefully by the experts throughout the week.
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