vivement
strongly
Ce mot sert à montrer un grand désir ou une forte impatience pour que quelque chose arrive rapidement.
Meaning of "vivement":
The French adverb "vivement" comes from the adjective vivant (meaning "lively" or "alive") and adds the suffix "-ment" to form an adverb. It generally means:
- Vividly, keenly, intensely — used to express that something is done with intensity, enthusiasm, or strong feeling.
- Strongly, eagerly — used to express strong desire, urgency, or recommendation.
- Quickly, briskly, sharply — sometimes it refers to pace or movement done briskly.
Usage and explanation:
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"Je le recommande vivement."
→ "I strongly recommend it." -
"Il attend vivement le résultat."
→ "He eagerly awaits the result." -
"Le vent soufflait vivement."
→ "The wind was blowing strongly."
Components:
- Viv-: root from vivant = living, lively.
- -ement: common adverbial suffix turning an adjective or verb into an adverb.
Synonyms:
- Intensément (intensely)
- Ardemment (ardently)
- Fortement (strongly)
- Énergiquement (energetically)
- Rapidement (quickly) — depending on context
Antonyms:
- Faiblement (weakly)
- Légèrement (lightly)
- Doucement (gently, softly)
- Mollement (weakly, sluggishly)
Summary:
"Vivement" is a versatile French adverb primarily expressing that something is done with strength, energy, or eagerness. It can modify feelings, recommendations, intensities, or speed depending on context.
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Examples
Nous espérons vivement une bonne nouvelle.adverb
We strongly hope for good news.
Il a vivement réagi à la critique de son travail.adverb
He reacted strongly to the criticism of his work.
Elle a vivement protesté contre la décision injuste.adverb
She strongly protested against the unfair decision.
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