affectueusement

affectionately, lovingly

adverb ah-fek-tyuz-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

Affectueusement is the adverb from affectueux ('affectionate'). It appears often in letter closings as a warmer alternative to cordialement ('cordially') — something like 'with love' or 'fondly'. In everyday speech it is somewhat formal; avec affection or tendrement are common alternatives.

Examples

"Elle l'a embrassé affectueusement."

Natural Translation

She kissed him affectionately.

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