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décidément

decidedly, clearly, really

adverb deh-see-deh-MAHN Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Origin: From décidé (decided, resolute) + -ment; from décider, Latin decidere (to cut off, decide)

Usage Note

Décidément expresses a resigned or emphatic conclusion, roughly equivalent to 'well, clearly' or 'honestly, it's always the same': Décidément, tu ne comprends rien (You really just don't get it, do you). It often opens a sentence and signals mild exasperation or firm conviction.

Examples

"Décidément, il n'y a rien à faire."

Natural Translation

Clearly, there's nothing to be done.

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