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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