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carrément

bluntly, straight out

adverb kar-reh-MAHN Rare

Also means

totally (informal)

Usage Note

Carrément is informal and very common in spoken French, often used like English 'totally' or 'straight up'. It expresses directness or emphasis: Il a carrément refusé ('He flat-out refused'). Register is casual; avoid in formal writing.

Examples

"Il lui a carrément dit la vérité."

Natural Translation

He bluntly told her the truth.

Literal Translation

He straight-out told her the truth.

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