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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