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manifestement

obviously, manifestly

adverb mah-nee-fest-MAHN Rare
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Usage Note

Manifestement expresses that something is plain to see, often with a tone of mild reproach or surprise: il est manifestement fatigué ('he is obviously tired'). It is more formal than évidemment or clairement. The adjective manifeste ('obvious, manifest') is its base.

Examples

"Elle est manifestement contrariée."

Natural Translation

She is obviously upset.

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